How far is Jacksonville, AL from Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, AL to Florence, AL is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Florence.
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Start on Public Square West
45 m · 3 sec · Public Square West
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Turn left onto Public Square East
141 m · 10 sec · Public Square East
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Turn slight right onto Pelham Road North
1.3 km · 3 min · Pelham Road North
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Turn left onto Nisbet Street Northwest
9.6 mi · 17 min · Nisbet Street Northwest
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Turn right
19.1 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto US 278
2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road
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Continue on US 278
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
37.5 mi · 52 min · Thompson Bridge Road
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Turn right
61.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Florence.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Florence?
The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Jacksonville and 74.1 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 128.83 mi (207.33 km).
#1 Jacksonville
City in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 12,972 |
| Coordinates | 33.8138200, -85.7613000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $19.65 | $39.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.10 | $44.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.00 | $48.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.10 | $56.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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