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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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 right to continue on US 31: Fultondale
1898 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Decatur Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Decatur Highway
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Turn sharp left onto 47th Avenue North
1.1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North
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Continue on Erwin Dairy Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1878 ft · 54 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Vanderbilt Road
83 m · 13 sec · Vanderbilt Road
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Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway
3004 ft · 57 sec · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Pinson Street
1844 ft · 51 sec · Pinson Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Tarrant. Straight-line distance: 98.67 mi (158.79 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tarrant
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,081 |
| Coordinates | 33.5834400, -86.7727700 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarrant (-86.77277, 33.58344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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