How far is Florence, AL from Moody, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Moody, AL is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.92 mi
02h 46m
Flight
107.58 mi
173.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.58 mi
Kilometers
173.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.92 mi
Kilometers
221.96 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moody
Sat, Apr 25, 12:30 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 25, 3:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-25T09:43
Arrive Moody
Sat, Apr 25, 12:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cullman
AL

City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Florence
69 mi
01h 23m
To Moody
68.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Moody Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Moody Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1031 ft · 34 sec · Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Daniel Drive

    768 ft · 33 sec · Daniel Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daniel Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 40%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 32%
I 20 East
19.8 mi · 14%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 3%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 3%
Montgomery
4.24 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cullman
01h 23m from Florence
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Cullman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Florence and 68.9 miles from Moody.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cullman

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

74 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Moody. Straight-line distance: 107.58 mi (173.13 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Moody

City in St.

Population13,292
Coordinates33.5909400, -86.4908200
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Moody (-86.49082, 33.59094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.89
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.44 $36.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.74 $41.48
Premium $4.63 $22.52 $45.05
Diesel $5.42 $26.37 $52.74

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Moody. The current time is 09:43:23.

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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.