How far is Florence, AL from Semmes, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Semmes, AL is about 337.3 miles (542.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 54m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.36 mi
06h 57m
Flight
279.91 mi
450.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.91 mi
Kilometers
450.47 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.36 mi
Kilometers
542.93 km
Drive Time
06h 57m

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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 06h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Semmes
Thu, Apr 16, 6:44 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-15T23:47
Arrive Semmes
Thu, Apr 16, 6:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:57 PM to 2:27 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Geiger
AL

Town

From Florence
168.9 mi
03h 28m
To Semmes
168.5 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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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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    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 28 min

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    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

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    Continue on U.S. Highway 43

    2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43

  9. 9

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    34.3 mi · 50 min

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    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    9.8 mi · 14 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest

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    Continue on Military Road

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Military Road

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    Continue on Military Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road

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    Continue on Military Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Military Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville

    8 m · 1 sec

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    Exit the roundabout onto US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville

    1506 ft · 37 sec

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    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

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    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    1011 ft · 43 sec

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    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    41 m · 8 sec

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    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

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    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

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    Keep slight right

    18.8 mi · 22 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    4.9 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    51.5 mi · 59 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    1953 ft · 54 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Industrial Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Newburn Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Newburn Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Schillinger Road North

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Schillinger Road North

  39. 39

    Turn right

    42 m · 5 sec

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    Turn right onto Moffett Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road

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    Turn left onto Wulff Road

    67 m · 10 sec · Wulff Road

  42. 42

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
44 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 South
193 mi · 57%
Woodward Avenue
27.9 mi · 8%
Andrew Jackson Highway
21.2 mi · 6%
Military Road
16.8 mi · 5%
3rd Avenue Southwest
9.83 mi · 3%
US 82 West
5.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 45 South

Continue straight

64.3 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
279.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Geiger
03h 28m from Florence
Leave By
10:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Partly Sunny near Semmes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 337.3 miles (542.9 km) and usually takes 06h 57m 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?

Geiger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.9 miles from Florence and 168.5 miles from Semmes.

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

The direct path is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 $45.07 one way or $90.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Partly Sunny near Semmes.

Stop Ideas Near Geiger

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Geiger, 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 Geiger.

RAIL

Union Station

67 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

78 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

96 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

106 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Semmes. Straight-line distance: 279.91 mi (450.47 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Semmes

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population5,736
Coordinates30.7782400, -88.2591700
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Semmes (-88.25917, 30.77824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.06 L · about $45.07
Round trip
$90.13
23.8 gal · 90.12 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.07 $90.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.68 $101.36
Premium $4.63 $55.04 $110.08
Diesel $5.42 $64.44 $128.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Semmes. The current time is 23:47:17.

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.