How far is Holtville, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Holtville, AL to Florence, AL is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.53 mi
03h 07m
Flight
168.44 mi
271.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.44 mi
Kilometers
271.07 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.53 mi
Kilometers
308.24 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Nov 8, 3:44 AM CST
Return by in Holtville
Sun, Nov 8, 6:52 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holtville
2026-11-08T00:36
Arrive Florence
Sun, Nov 8, 3:44 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holtville
9:00 PM CST
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
Kimberly
AL

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

From Holtville
95.7 mi
01h 33m
To Florence
95.9 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whatley Drive

    34 m · 13 sec · Whatley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Holtville Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Holtville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.5 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    104.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  8. 8

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  10. 10

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holtville Road
110 mi · 58%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 29%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 3%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 2%
AL 157
0.23 mi
South Pine Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Holtville Road

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 55m

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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
168.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimberly
01h 33m from Holtville
Leave By
10:44 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holtville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Kimberly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from Holtville and 95.9 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holtville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Kimberly

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kimberly and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.1 mi away

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Business administration service
Tarrant City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Tarrant City Hall

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1133 E Lake Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35217
Rating 1.7/5 11 reviews City government office
Brookside Police Department
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Brookside Police Department

Brookside , AL
2711 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 1.3/5 13 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kimberly.

RAIL

Birmingham

29 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

97 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holtville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 168.44 mi (271.07 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Holtville

Holtville is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.6362400, -86.3266400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Whatley Drive (-86.32663, 32.63624)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.58 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.59
13.52 gal · 51.16 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $24.80 $49.59
Mid-grade $4.15 $28.08 $56.16
Premium $4.55 $30.79 $61.57
Diesel $5.82 $39.36 $78.71

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Holtville and Florence. The current time is 00:36:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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