How far is Odenville, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Odenville, AL to Florence, AL is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.77 mi
02h 23m
Flight
106.61 mi
171.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.61 mi
Kilometers
171.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.77 mi
Kilometers
229.76 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Odenville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Odenville
2026-04-18T05:38
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Odenville
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 Odenville
71.3 mi
01h 11m
To Florence
71.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alabama Street

    76 m · 17 sec · Alabama Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    734 ft · 33 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burgess Drive

    1585 ft · 1 min · Burgess Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    2000 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant

    99 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tallapoosa Street

    1616 ft · 36 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1936 ft · 59 sec · Cedar Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 47th Avenue North

    1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Decatur Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    2197 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    43.9 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  19. 19

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Odenville 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 39%
I 65 North
44.3 mi · 31%
I 20 West
16.2 mi · 11%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 4%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 3%
Vanderbilt Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University of North Alabama Highway

Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

55.4 mi · 01h 06m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Good Hope
01h 11m from Odenville
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Odenville 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 Odenville to Florence?

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 71.3 miles from Odenville and 71.5 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Odenville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Odenville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 106.61 mi (171.57 km).

Odenville

#1 Odenville

Town

Population3,886
Coordinates33.6773200, -86.3966500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabama Street (-86.396502, 33.677302)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.17
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.09 $38.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.47 $42.93
Premium $4.63 $23.31 $46.62
Diesel $5.42 $27.29 $54.58

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 Odenville and Florence. The current time is 05:38:08.

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.