How far is Meridianville, AL from Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Meridianville, AL to Florence, AL is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridianville and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridianville and Florence.
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Start on Wells Road
74 m · 13 sec · Wells Road
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Bob Wade Lane Northwest
2708 ft · 35 sec · Bob Wade Lane Northwest
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Take the exit slight left toward Bob Wade Connector
526 ft · 17 sec · Bob Wade Connector
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Turn right onto Northern Bypass Eastbound Lanes (Planned)
827 ft · 11 sec · Northern Bypass Eastbound Lanes (Planned)
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Continue on Bob Wade Lane Northwest
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bob Wade Lane Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Bob Wade Ln NW
1099 ft · 14 sec · Bob Wade Ln NW
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Expressway
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Frontage Road
2973 ft · 1 min · Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Oakwood Road Northwest
1843 ft · 37 sec · Oakwood Road Northwest
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Continue on Old Monrovia Road Northwest
2654 ft · 52 sec · Old Monrovia Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Providence Main Street Northwest
57 m · 4 sec · Providence Main Street Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Providence Main Street Northwest
1.2 km · 1 min · Providence Main Street Northwest
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Turn right onto University Drive Northwest
31.8 mi · 43 min · University Drive Northwest
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Continue on United States Highway 72
18.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 72
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
1 km · 2 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
23 m · 2 sec · North 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 Meridianville 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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridianville and 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 Meridianville to Florence?
The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 35.9 miles from Meridianville and 44.4 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridianville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridianville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 62.78 mi (101.03 km).
#1 Meridianville
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 6,021 |
| Coordinates | 34.8514800, -86.5722200 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
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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