How far is Foley, AL from East Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Foley, AL to East Florence, AL is about 380.6 miles (612.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
380.6 mi
06h 01m
Flight
304.22 mi
489.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.22 mi
Kilometers
489.6 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
380.6 mi
Kilometers
612.51 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Florence
Fri, Apr 24, 5:46 PM CDT
Return by in Foley
Fri, Apr 24, 11:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foley
2026-04-24T11:45
Arrive East Florence
Fri, Apr 24, 5:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foley
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Deatsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Foley
190.1 mi
03h 00m
To East Florence
190.5 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Foley and East Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on East Laurel Avenue

    20 m · 6 sec · East Laurel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McKenzie Street

    32.2 mi · 46 min · McKenzie Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    271.7 mi · 4 hr 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  9. 9

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Huntsville Road

    2229 ft · 56 sec · Huntsville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
276 mi · 73%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 15%
McKenzie Street
32.2 mi · 8%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.29 mi · 1%
Wheeler Highway
2.11 mi · 1%
Huntsville Road
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

272 mi · 04h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.4 mi
304.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deatsville
03h 00m from Foley
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Foley and Mostly Clear near East Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Foley to East Florence?

The road trip is about 380.6 miles (612.5 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.1 miles from Foley and 190.5 miles from East Florence.

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

The direct path is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.4 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 $50.86 one way or $101.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Foley and Mostly Clear near East Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Deatsville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

32 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

82 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foley and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 304.22 mi (489.6 km).

Foley

#1 Foley

City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

Population21,446
Coordinates30.4065900, -87.6836000
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Florence

City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Population35,733
Coordinates34.8095300, -87.6494700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: East Laurel Avenue (-87.683602, 30.406424)
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 613 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.43 gal
50.84 L · about $50.86
Round trip
$101.72
26.86 gal · 101.68 L
Estimated CO2
119.4 kg one way
Round trip: 238.7 kg / 526 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $50.86 $101.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $57.20 $114.40
Premium $4.63 $62.11 $124.23
Diesel $5.42 $72.72 $145.45

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Foley and East Florence. The current time is 11:45:01.

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.