How far is Florence, AL from Prichard, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Prichard, AL is about 368 miles (592.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Prichard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Prichard.
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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
254.5 mi · 4 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile
3185 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
2661 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilson / Price Aves, Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Drive
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Rebel Road
2848 ft · 56 sec · Rebel Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Wilson Avenue
1377 ft · 37 sec · North Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Azan Street
693 ft · 30 sec · East Azan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Azan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Prichard.
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
254 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Patchy Fog near Prichard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Prichard?
The road trip is about 368 miles (592.3 km) and usually takes 06h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.2 miles from Florence and 183.9 miles from Prichard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.19 one way or $98.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Patchy Fog near Prichard.
Stop Ideas Near Oak 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 Oak Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Prichard. Straight-line distance: 281.56 mi (453.12 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prichard
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 21,294 |
| Coordinates | 30.7388000, -88.0788900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prichard (-88.07889, 30.7388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $49.19 | $98.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $55.32 | $110.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $60.08 | $120.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $70.34 | $140.68 |
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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