How far is Florence, AL from Guntersville, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Guntersville, AL is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.24 mi
02h 19m
Flight
84.37 mi
135.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.37 mi
Kilometers
135.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.24 mi
Kilometers
175.8 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guntersville
Sun, May 31, 3:23 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, May 31, 5:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-31T13:04
Arrive Guntersville
Sun, May 31, 3:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mooresville
AL

Town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Florence
54.6 mi
01h 09m
To Guntersville
54.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Guntersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Guntersville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pine Street

    2778 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crest Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Crest Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodward Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wheeler Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway

    20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

    994 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

    1224 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

    1892 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Governors Drive

    1748 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

    36.3 mi · 46 min · Governors Drive Southwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2858 ft · 1 min · Gunter Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Guntersville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Drive Southwest
36.3 mi · 33%
Joe Wheeler Highway
28.8 mi · 26%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
21.6 mi · 20%
Wheeler Highway
12.7 mi · 12%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 4%
6th Avenue Northeast
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governors Drive Southwest

Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

36.3 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
01h 09m from Florence
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Guntersville?

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Florence and 54.7 miles from Guntersville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guntersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Guntersville. Straight-line distance: 84.37 mi (135.78 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Guntersville

#2 Guntersville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

Population8,676
Coordinates34.3582300, -86.2944600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Guntersville (-86.29446, 34.35823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.59 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.16
7.7 gal · 29.18 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.58 $29.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.40 $32.79
Premium $4.63 $17.81 $35.61
Diesel $5.42 $20.85 $41.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Guntersville. The current time is 13:04:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.