How far is Florence, AL from Pike Road, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Pike Road, AL is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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City in Jefferson County, Alabama
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Pike Road.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Pike Road.
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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
93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery
954 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
2889 ft · 1 min · Taylor Road
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Turn left onto Halcyon Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Halcyon Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vaughn Road
731 ft · 19 sec · Vaughn Road
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Turn right onto Ray Thorington Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Ray Thorington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Pike Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pike Road
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Turn right onto Flinn Road
41 m · 6 sec · Flinn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flinn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Pike Road.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Florence and Clear near Pike Road.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Pike Road?
The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Florence and 110.7 miles from Pike Road.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.61 one way or $59.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Florence and Clear near Pike Road.
Stop Ideas Near Fultondale
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 Fultondale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Pike Road. Straight-line distance: 196.02 mi (315.46 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pike Road
Town
| Population | 10,552 |
| Coordinates | 32.2843100, -86.1030200 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pike Road (-86.10302, 32.28431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.61 | $59.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.31 | $66.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.17 | $72.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.35 | $84.69 |
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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