How far is Geneva, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Geneva, AL to Florence, AL is about 320.4 miles (515.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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
320.43 mi
05h 27m
Flight
280.7 mi
451.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.7 mi
Kilometers
451.74 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.43 mi
Kilometers
515.69 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Tue, May 5, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Geneva
Tue, May 5, 8:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-05-04T22:04
Arrive Florence
Tue, May 5, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Geneva
155.7 mi
02h 43m
To Florence
164.7 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Town Avenue

    18 m · 7 sec · East Town Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Commerce Street

    3041 ft · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Maple Avenue

    2467 ft · 55 sec · East Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Enterprise Road

    20.9 mi · 34 min · Enterprise Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1850 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

    1708 ft · 37 sec · Boll Weevil Circle

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Neal Metcalf Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Neil Metcalf Road

    22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    138.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  25. 25

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  27. 27

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneva and 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
139 mi · 43%
Neil Metcalf Road
65.4 mi · 20%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 17%
Enterprise Road
20.9 mi · 7%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 2%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

138 mi · 02h 32m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
280.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
02h 43m from Geneva
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Geneva and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.4 miles (515.7 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Geneva and 164.7 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.83 one way or $85.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Geneva and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Florence. Straight-line distance: 280.7 mi (451.74 km).

Geneva

#1 Geneva

Town in Alabama

Population4,262
Coordinates31.0329600, -85.8638200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: East Town Avenue (-85.863832, 31.032987)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.8 L · about $42.83
Round trip
$85.66
22.62 gal · 85.6 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.83 $85.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.17 $96.34
Premium $4.63 $52.31 $104.62
Diesel $5.42 $61.24 $122.49

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 Geneva and Florence. The current time is 22:04:57.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.