How far is Florence, AL from Opp, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Opp, AL is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Opp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Opp.
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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
43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
150.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington
1607 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Crum Foshee Highway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Crum Foshee Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
12.7 mi · 16 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on West Cummings Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Cummings Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
725 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Hart Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · West Hart Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hart Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Opp.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Opp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Opp?
The road trip is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km) and usually takes 05h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.7 miles from Florence and 154.3 miles from Opp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.32 one way or $82.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Opp.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
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 Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Opp. Straight-line distance: 256.58 mi (412.92 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Opp
City in Covington County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,313 |
| Coordinates | 31.2826700, -86.2555100 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Opp (-86.25551, 31.28267)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $41.32 | $82.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.47 | $92.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.46 | $100.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $59.08 | $118.16 |
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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