How far is Hazel Green, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Hazel Green, AL to Florence, AL is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
73.86 mi
01h 31m
Flight
63.32 mi
101.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.32 mi
Kilometers
101.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.86 mi
Kilometers
118.86 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 2:33 PM CDT
Return by in Hazel Green
Sat, Apr 18, 4:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazel Green
2026-04-18T13:01
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 2:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazel Green
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
Athens
AL

County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Hazel Green
38.7 mi
00h 45m
To Florence
35.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Green and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on U.S. 231

    7.2 mi · 8 min · U.S. 231

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bob Wade Lane Northwest

    2708 ft · 35 sec · Bob Wade Lane Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward Bob Wade Connector

    526 ft · 17 sec · Bob Wade Connector

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northern Bypass Eastbound Lanes (Planned)

    827 ft · 11 sec · Northern Bypass Eastbound Lanes (Planned)

  5. 5

    Continue on Bob Wade Lane Northwest

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bob Wade Lane Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bob Wade Ln NW

    1099 ft · 14 sec · Bob Wade Ln NW

  7. 7

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Frontage Road

    2973 ft · 1 min · Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Oakwood Road Northwest

    1843 ft · 37 sec · Oakwood Road Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Monrovia Road Northwest

    2654 ft · 52 sec · Old Monrovia Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Providence Main Street Northwest

    57 m · 4 sec · Providence Main Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Providence Main Street Northwest

    1.2 km · 1 min · Providence Main Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto University Drive Northwest

    31.8 mi · 43 min · University Drive Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Highway 72

    18.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 72

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Tennessee Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    23 m · 2 sec · North Pine Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazel Green 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Drive Northwest
31.8 mi · 43%
United States Highway 72
26.7 mi · 36%
U.S. 231
7.17 mi · 10%
Bob Wade Lane Northwest
2.85 mi · 4%
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Expressway
2.79 mi · 4%
Dr Martin Luther King
2.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

University Drive Northwest

Turn right onto University Drive Northwest

31.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 45m from Hazel Green
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hazel Green and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hazel Green to Florence?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Hazel Green and 35.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hazel Green and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazel Green and Florence. Straight-line distance: 63.32 mi (101.91 km).

Hazel Green

#1 Hazel Green

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population3,630
Coordinates34.9323100, -86.5719400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: US 231 (-86.571837, 34.932309)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $9.88
Round trip
$19.77
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.88 $19.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.12 $22.23
Premium $4.63 $12.07 $24.14
Diesel $5.42 $14.13 $28.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazel Green and Florence. The current time is 13:01:53.

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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.