How far is Florence, AL from Loxley, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Loxley, AL is about 363.8 miles (585.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.9 miles (465 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
363.74 mi
06h 55m
Flight
288.95 mi
465.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.95 mi
Kilometers
465.02 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.74 mi
Kilometers
585.39 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loxley
Tue, May 26, 9:42 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, May 27, 4:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-26T14:46
Arrive Loxley
Tue, May 26, 9:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:26 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Florence
182.1 mi
03h 27m
To Loxley
181.7 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    226.4 mi · 4 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun

    1397 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rabun Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway

    16 mi · 20 min · Gulf Shores Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
227 mi · 62%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 15%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 12%
Gulf Shores Parkway
16 mi · 4%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.46 mi · 2%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

226 mi · 04h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.9 mi
288.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
03h 27m from Florence
Leave By
10:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 363.8 miles (585.4 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Florence and 181.7 miles from Loxley.

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

The direct path is about 288.9 miles (465 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.63 one way or $97.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Loxley. Straight-line distance: 288.95 mi (465.02 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Loxley

Town

Population3,329
Coordinates30.6182500, -87.7530500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Loxley (-87.75305, 30.61825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 585 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.84 gal
48.59 L · about $48.63
Round trip
$97.25
25.68 gal · 97.18 L
Estimated CO2
114.1 kg one way
Round trip: 228.2 kg / 503 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.63 $97.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.69 $109.37
Premium $4.63 $59.39 $118.77
Diesel $5.42 $69.53 $139.06

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Loxley. The current time is 14:46:59.

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.