How far is Florence, AL from Tallassee, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Tallassee, AL is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.52 mi
04h 37m
Flight
187.05 mi
301.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.05 mi
Kilometers
301.02 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.52 mi
Kilometers
369.37 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallassee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 9:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-18T12:34
Arrive Tallassee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Birmingham
AL

The most populous city in Alabama.

From Florence
114.8 mi
02h 18m
To Tallassee
114.6 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville

    971 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on 14

    23 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    880 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Coosa River Parkway

    18.3 mi · 27 min · Coosa River Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Gilmer Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Gilmer Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Barnett Boulevard

    1892 ft · 1 min · Barnett Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Barnett Boulevard

    37 m · 2 sec · Barnett Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barnett Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
83.5 mi · 36%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 24%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 19%
Coosa River Parkway
18.3 mi · 8%
14
12.7 mi · 6%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

83.1 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
02h 18m from Florence
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Tallassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Florence and 114.6 miles from Tallassee.

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

The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.67 one way or $61.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Mostly Sunny near Tallassee.

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

1 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

71 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

79 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Tallassee. Straight-line distance: 187.05 mi (301.02 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Tallassee

City located in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties in the U.

Population4,454
Coordinates32.5359700, -85.8932900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Tallassee (-85.89329, 32.53597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.66 L · about $30.67
Round trip
$61.35
16.2 gal · 61.32 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.67 $61.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.50 $69.00
Premium $4.63 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.42 $43.86 $87.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Tallassee. The current time is 12:34:47.

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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.