How far is Montevallo, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Montevallo, AL to Florence, AL is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
151.71 mi
02h 38m
Flight
126.31 mi
203.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.31 mi
Kilometers
203.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.71 mi
Kilometers
244.15 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Montevallo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montevallo
2026-04-23T04:58
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montevallo
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
Good Hope
AL

Alabama

From Montevallo
74.8 mi
01h 19m
To Florence
76.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valley Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Valley Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Street

    110 m · 15 sec · Middle Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2058 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ashville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Montevallo Road

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Montevallo Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I-65 North: Birmingham

    1613 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  11. 11

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
71.5 mi · 47%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 36%
Montevallo Road
9.71 mi · 6%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 4%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 3%
Ashville Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

71.2 mi · 01h 19m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Good Hope
01h 19m from Montevallo
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montevallo and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Montevallo and 76.9 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montevallo and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Good Hope

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Good Hope, 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 Good Hope.

RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

108 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montevallo and Florence. Straight-line distance: 126.31 mi (203.27 km).

Montevallo

#1 Montevallo

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population7,098
Coordinates33.1006700, -86.8641600
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Street (-86.864269, 33.100787)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.26 L · about $20.26
Round trip
$40.52
10.7 gal · 40.52 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.26 $40.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.79 $45.57
Premium $4.63 $24.74 $49.49
Diesel $5.42 $28.97 $57.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montevallo and Florence. The current time is 04:58:45.

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.