How far is Florence, AL from Warrior, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Warrior, AL is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
95.04 mi
01h 56m
Flight
84.2 mi
135.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.2 mi
Kilometers
135.51 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.04 mi
Kilometers
152.96 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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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 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrior
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Warrior
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Hartselle
AL

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

From Florence
47.5 mi
00h 58m
To Warrior
47.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.5 mi · 27 min · Heroes Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner

    778 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    20 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    555 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    65 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    78 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Park Drive

    93 m · 14 sec · Park Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kemp Drive

    27 m · 6 sec · Kemp Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left

    158 m · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bluff Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 58%
Heroes Highway
25.5 mi · 27%
Wheeler Highway
4.35 mi · 5%
Woodward Avenue
4.27 mi · 4%
US 31 South
3.37 mi · 4%
North Pine Street
0.53 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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartselle
00h 58m from Florence
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrior.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Hartselle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Florence and 47.5 miles from Warrior.

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

The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.69 one way or $25.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrior.

Stop Ideas Near Hartselle

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

104 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Warrior. Straight-line distance: 84.2 mi (135.51 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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

#2 Warrior

City in Jefferson and Blount counties in the State of Alabama, USA

Population3,190
Coordinates33.8142700, -86.8094400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Warrior (-86.80944, 33.81427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.7 L · about $12.69
Round trip
$25.37
6.7 gal · 25.4 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.69 $25.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.27 $28.54
Premium $4.63 $15.49 $30.99
Diesel $5.42 $18.14 $36.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Warrior. The current time is 00:58:09.

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.