How far is Florence, AL from Meridianville, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Meridianville, AL is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
County seat of Limestone 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 Meridianville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Meridianville.
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Start on North Pine Street
23 m · 9 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Tennessee Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Tennessee Street
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Continue on Florence Boulevard
7.3 mi · 12 min · Florence Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Athens, Huntsville
1705 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
50.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto Providence Main Street Northwest
1.2 km · 1 min · Providence Main Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Monrovia Road Northwest
5 m · 1 sec · Old Monrovia Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Monrovia Road Northwest
2653 ft · 53 sec · Old Monrovia Road Northwest
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Continue on Oakwood Road Northwest
1994 ft · 48 sec · Oakwood Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Plummer Road
752 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Plummer Road
2339 ft · 44 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
891 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Research Park Boulevard Northwest
5.4 mi · 7 min · Research Park Boulevard Northwest
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Continue on Bob Wade Lane Northwest
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bob Wade Lane Northwest
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Continue on Northern Bypass Eastbound Lanes (Planned)
1.1 km · 48 sec · Northern Bypass Eastbound Lanes (Planned)
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Take the exit slight left
95 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Memorial Parkway Northwest
1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest
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Turn left onto Wells Road
74 m · 11 sec · Wells Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wells Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Meridianville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 72 East
Continue straight
50.1 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridianville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Meridianville?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Florence and 36 miles from Meridianville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridianville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Meridianville. Straight-line distance: 62.78 mi (101.03 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridianville
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 6,021 |
| Coordinates | 34.8514800, -86.5722200 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meridianville (-86.57222, 34.85148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.75 | $27.51 |
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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