How far is Florence, AL from Livingston, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Livingston, AL is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.4 mi
03h 59m
Flight
155.86 mi
250.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.86 mi
Kilometers
250.83 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.4 mi
Kilometers
293.55 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, May 27, 8:00 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, May 28, 12:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-27T16:00
Arrive Livingston
Wed, May 27, 8:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Berry
AL

Town in Alabama

From Florence
91.3 mi
01h 59m
To Livingston
91.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2350 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    32.8 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 28: Livingston, Boyd

    1861 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodward Avenue
84 mi · 46%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
57.3 mi · 31%
North Washington Street
2 mi · 1%
Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 1%
North Pine Street
0.53 mi
AL 28
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

Merge slight left

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry
01h 59m from Florence
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Florence and 91.1 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.39 one way or $48.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berry

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berry, 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 Berry.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

52 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

75 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

88 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

117 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 155.86 mi (250.83 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Livingston

City in Alabama

Population3,135
Coordinates32.5843000, -88.1872500
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Livingston (-88.18725, 32.5843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.36 L · about $24.39
Round trip
$48.78
12.88 gal · 48.72 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.39 $48.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.43 $54.86
Premium $4.63 $29.79 $59.57
Diesel $5.42 $34.87 $69.75

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Livingston. The current time is 16:00:45.

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.