How far is Florence, AL from Thomasville, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Thomasville, AL is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.5 miles (321 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
226.1 mi
05h 00m
Flight
199.45 mi
320.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.45 mi
Kilometers
320.99 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.1 mi
Kilometers
363.88 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomasville
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sat, May 30, 4:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-30T06:00
Arrive Thomasville
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Northport
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Florence
113.2 mi
02h 30m
To Thomasville
112.8 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2350 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    32.8 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  29. 29

    Turn right

    26 mi · 30 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Wilson Avenue

    1625 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodward Avenue
84 mi · 37%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
29.2 mi · 13%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 11%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 3%
Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 1%
North Cedar Avenue
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodward Avenue

Continue straight

50.8 mi · 01h 08m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
199.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northport
02h 30m from Florence
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Northport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Florence and 112.8 miles from Thomasville.

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

The direct path is about 199.5 miles (321 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.22 one way or $60.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northport

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

4 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

48 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

70 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

78 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 199.45 mi (320.99 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Thomasville

City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States

Population3,766
Coordinates31.9134900, -87.7358400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Thomasville (-87.73584, 31.91349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.2 L · about $30.22
Round trip
$60.44
15.96 gal · 60.4 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.22 $60.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.99 $67.97
Premium $4.63 $36.91 $73.82
Diesel $5.42 $43.21 $86.42

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Thomasville. The current time is 06:00:05.

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.