How far is Foley, AL from Athens, AL?
The driving distance from Foley, AL to Athens, AL is about 357.7 miles (575.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.5 miles (493.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Foley and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foley and Athens.
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Start on East Laurel Avenue
20 m · 6 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Turn right onto McKenzie Street
32.2 mi · 46 min · McKenzie Street
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Continue on Bay Minette Bypass
5.3 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass
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Continue on Rabun Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
312.7 mi · 5 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 72: Athens, Huntsville
1307 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 72 East
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 72 East
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Foley and Athens.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Rabun Road
Merge slight left
313 mi · 05h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Foley and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Foley to Athens?
The road trip is about 357.7 miles (575.7 km) and usually takes 06h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179 miles from Foley and 178.7 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.5 miles (493.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.64 one way or $101.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Foley and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Foley and Athens. Straight-line distance: 306.53 mi (493.31 km).
#1 Foley
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 21,446 |
| Coordinates | 30.4065900, -87.6836000 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-86.97219, 34.80243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 576 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $50.64 | $101.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $56.27 | $112.55 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $61.51 | $123.02 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $77.60 | $155.20 |
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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