How far is Florence, AL from Scottsboro, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Scottsboro, AL is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
112.77 mi
02h 22m
Flight
93.71 mi
150.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.71 mi
Kilometers
150.81 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.77 mi
Kilometers
181.48 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsboro
Wed, May 6, 8:32 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, May 6, 10:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-06T18:09
Arrive Scottsboro
Wed, May 6, 8:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Mooresville
AL

Town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Florence
56.3 mi
01h 11m
To Scottsboro
56.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Wheeler Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway

    20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 279: Broad Street

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    70 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
60.8 mi · 54%
Joe Wheeler Highway
28.8 mi · 26%
Wheeler Highway
12.7 mi · 11%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 4%
South Broad Street
1.92 mi · 2%
6th Avenue Northeast
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Huntsville-Decatur Highway

Continue straight

57.8 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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
93.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
01h 11m from Florence
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Florence and 56.4 miles from Scottsboro.

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

The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Scottsboro. Straight-line distance: 93.71 mi (150.81 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Scottsboro

City in Alabama

Population14,372
Coordinates34.6723100, -86.0341500
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Scottsboro (-86.03415, 34.67231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.06 L · about $15.07
Round trip
$30.14
7.96 gal · 30.12 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.07 $30.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.95 $33.90
Premium $4.63 $18.41 $36.82
Diesel $5.42 $21.55 $43.10

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Scottsboro. The current time is 18:09:43.

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.