How far is Florence, AL from Midfield, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Midfield, AL is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.67 mi
02h 28m
Flight
102.38 mi
164.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.38 mi
Kilometers
164.76 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.67 mi
Kilometers
199.03 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midfield
Sun, Apr 19, 3:26 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Midfield
Sun, Apr 19, 3:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
West Point
AL

Town

From Florence
61.9 mi
01h 14m
To Midfield
61.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairfield

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Valley Road

    2950 ft · 1 min · Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Aaron Aronov Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Aaron Aronov Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on By Williams Sr Drive

    1095 ft · 22 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 45%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 35%
I 20 West
6.2 mi · 5%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 4%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 3%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 14m from Florence
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Florence and 61.8 miles from Midfield.

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

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midfield.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

82 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Midfield. Straight-line distance: 102.38 mi (164.76 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Midfield

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population4,955
Coordinates33.4615000, -86.9088800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Midfield (-86.90888, 33.4615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.52 L · about $16.51
Round trip
$33.02
8.72 gal · 33.04 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.51 $33.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.57 $37.14
Premium $4.63 $20.17 $40.33
Diesel $5.42 $23.61 $47.22

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Midfield. The current time is 00:58:01.

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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.