How far is Florence, AL from Tarrant, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Tarrant, AL is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
114.63 mi
02h 21m
Flight
98.67 mi
158.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.67 mi
Kilometers
158.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.63 mi
Kilometers
184.48 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tarrant
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Tarrant
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
West Point
AL

Town

From Florence
57.4 mi
01h 10m
To Tarrant
57.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 31: Fultondale

    1898 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Decatur Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Decatur Highway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto 47th Avenue North

    1.1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Continue on Erwin Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1878 ft · 54 sec · Cedar Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vanderbilt Road

    83 m · 13 sec · Vanderbilt Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway

    3004 ft · 57 sec · Pinson Valley Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Pinson Street

    1844 ft · 51 sec · Pinson Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pinson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 48%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 38%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 4%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 4%
Decatur Highway
1.02 mi · 1%
Erwin Dairy Road
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University of North Alabama Highway

Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway

55.1 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 10m from Florence
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Tarrant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Florence and 57.3 miles from Tarrant.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

82 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Tarrant. Straight-line distance: 98.67 mi (158.79 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Tarrant

City in Alabama, United States

Population6,081
Coordinates33.5834400, -86.7727700
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Tarrant (-86.77277, 33.58344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.31 L · about $15.30
Round trip
$30.60
8.08 gal · 30.62 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.30 $30.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.21 $34.41
Premium $4.63 $18.69 $37.37
Diesel $5.42 $21.88 $43.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Tarrant. The current time is 21:44:41.

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.