How far is Florence, AL from Oneonta, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Oneonta, AL is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
109.37 mi
02h 25m
Flight
90.45 mi
145.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.45 mi
Kilometers
145.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.37 mi
Kilometers
176.01 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oneonta
Wed, Apr 29, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, Apr 29, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-29T07:02
Arrive Oneonta
Wed, Apr 29, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
54.7 mi
01h 12m
To Oneonta
54.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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

  8. 8

    Continue on Section Line Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Section Line Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 5th Street North

    16 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.2 mi · 50%
Section Line Road
27.7 mi · 25%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 4%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 4%
North Pine Street
0.53 mi
Crest Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

University of North Alabama Highway

Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway

55.2 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 12m from Florence
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oneonta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 54.7 miles from Florence and 54.7 miles from Oneonta.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oneonta.

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 Oneonta. Straight-line distance: 90.45 mi (145.56 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Oneonta

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population6,601
Coordinates33.9481500, -86.4727600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Oneonta (-86.47276, 33.94815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.61 L · about $14.62
Round trip
$29.24
7.72 gal · 29.22 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.62 $29.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.44 $32.88
Premium $4.63 $17.85 $35.71
Diesel $5.42 $20.90 $41.80

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Oneonta. The current time is 07:02:44.

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.