How far is Glencoe, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Glencoe, AL to Florence, AL is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
128.82 mi
02h 34m
Flight
115.28 mi
185.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.28 mi
Kilometers
185.52 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.82 mi
Kilometers
207.32 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Tue, May 5, 6:38 PM CDT
Return by in Glencoe
Tue, May 5, 9:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glencoe
2026-05-05T16:03
Arrive Florence
Tue, May 5, 6:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glencoe
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
Pine Hill
AL

Town in Alabama

From Glencoe
63.9 mi
01h 17m
To Florence
64.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Railroad Avenue

    21 m · 9 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North College Street

    51 m · 12 sec · North College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chastain Boulevard East

    1 mi · 2 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  4. 4

    Continue on East Meighan Boulevard

    9 mi · 15 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 278

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278

  9. 9

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on US 278

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278

  11. 11

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    37.5 mi · 52 min · Thompson Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thompson Bridge Road
37.6 mi · 29%
East Meighan Boulevard
8.95 mi · 7%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 5%
US 278
4.54 mi · 4%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 3%
5th Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

61.5 mi · 01h 15m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
115.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Hill
01h 17m from Glencoe
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glencoe and Partly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Pine Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Glencoe and 64.9 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine Hill

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

79 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

117 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glencoe and Florence. Straight-line distance: 115.28 mi (185.52 km).

Glencoe

#1 Glencoe

City in Alabama, USA

Population5,080
Coordinates33.9570400, -85.9324700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: East Railroad Avenue (-85.932413, 33.957074)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.21 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
9.1 gal · 34.42 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.38 $38.76
Premium $4.63 $21.04 $42.09
Diesel $5.42 $24.64 $49.28

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Glencoe and Florence. The current time is 16:03:51.

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.