How far is Florence, AL from Hanceville, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Hanceville, AL is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
78.65 mi
01h 44m
Flight
72.77 mi
117.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.77 mi
Kilometers
117.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.65 mi
Kilometers
126.57 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanceville
Mon, May 25, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Mon, May 25, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-25T02:41
Arrive Hanceville
Mon, May 25, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Moulton
AL

City in Alabama

From Florence
39.3 mi
00h 52m
To Hanceville
39.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Section Line Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Section Line Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    9.7 mi · 16 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Blountsville Street

    581 ft · 28 sec · Blountsville Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Church Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.2 mi · 70%
2nd Avenue Southwest
9.7 mi · 12%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 6%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 5%
2nd Avenue Northwest
1.9 mi · 2%
Section Line Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University of North Alabama Highway

Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway

55.2 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moulton
00h 52m from Florence
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hanceville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Florence and 39.3 miles from Hanceville.

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

The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hanceville.

Stop Ideas Near Moulton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moulton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moulton.

RAIL

Birmingham

117 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Hanceville. Straight-line distance: 72.77 mi (117.12 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Hanceville

City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

Population3,533
Coordinates34.0606500, -86.7675000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Hanceville (-86.7675, 34.06065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $10.53
Round trip
$21.06
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.53 $21.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.84 $23.68
Premium $4.63 $12.86 $25.72
Diesel $5.42 $15.05 $30.11

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Hanceville. The current time is 02:41:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.