How far is Florence, AL from Mount Olive, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Mount Olive, AL is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 02h 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Mount Olive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Mount Olive.
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Start on North Pine Street
2778 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto Crest Street
40 m · 11 sec · Crest Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodward Avenue
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
37.5 mi · 40 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Olive Road
2028 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
556 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Mount Olive Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mount Olive Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Mount Olive.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Mount Olive?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Falkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Florence and 52.7 miles from Mount Olive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Florence and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.
Stop Ideas Near Falkville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Falkville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 91.01 mi (146.47 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Olive
Mount Olive is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6709400, -86.8561000 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Olive (-86.8561, 33.67094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $3.61 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.07 | $15.14 | $30.28 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $21.43 | $42.85 |
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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