How far is Florence, AL from Troy, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Troy, AL is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
253.13 mi
04h 58m
Flight
228.96 mi
368.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.96 mi
Kilometers
368.48 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.13 mi
Kilometers
407.37 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 5, 1:48 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Tue, May 5, 6:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-05T08:49
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 5, 1:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 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
Indian Springs Village
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America

From Florence
126.7 mi
02h 29m
To Troy
126.4 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Trojan Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Trojan Way

  25. 25

    Continue on Orion Street

    533 ft · 12 sec · Orion Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    972 ft · 21 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North 3 Notch Street

    3173 ft · 59 sec · North 3 Notch Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    756 ft · 39 sec · East Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
93.5 mi · 37%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 22%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 17%
Troy Highway
39.2 mi · 15%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 2%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
229 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs Village
02h 29m from Florence
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Indian Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.7 miles from Florence and 126.4 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 229 miles (368.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.82 one way or $67.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Springs Village, 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 Indian Springs Village.

RAIL

Birmingham

18 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

59 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

77 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Troy. Straight-line distance: 228.96 mi (368.48 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Troy (-85.96995, 31.80877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.81 L · about $33.82
Round trip
$67.64
17.86 gal · 67.62 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.82 $67.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.03 $76.07
Premium $4.63 $41.30 $82.60
Diesel $5.42 $48.36 $96.71

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Troy. The current time is 08:49:47.

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.