How far is Florence, AL from Kimberly, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Kimberly, AL is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Kimberly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Kimberly.
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Start on North Pine Street
2778 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto Crest Street
40 m · 11 sec · Crest Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodward Avenue
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
29.5 mi · 32 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Warrior
1656 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Service Road
836 ft · 14 sec · Service Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Kimberly, Morris
131 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Kimberly.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
University of North Alabama Highway
Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Kimberly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Kimberly?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Hartselle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Florence and 48.5 miles from Kimberly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Kimberly.
Stop Ideas Near Hartselle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartselle.
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Kimberly. Straight-line distance: 86.36 mi (138.98 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kimberly
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,620 |
| Coordinates | 33.7734400, -86.8138800 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kimberly (-86.81388, 33.77344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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