How far is Oxford, AL from East Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Oxford, AL to East Florence, AL is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
177.48 mi
02h 49m
Flight
132.54 mi
213.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.54 mi
Kilometers
213.31 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.48 mi
Kilometers
285.62 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 PM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Thu, Apr 16, 12:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-15T18:29
Arrive East Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Smoke Rise
AL

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

From Oxford
86.8 mi
01h 24m
To East Florence
90.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and East Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Snow Street

    2217 ft · 58 sec · Snow Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Quintard Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Quintard Drive

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

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

    99 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Tallapoosa Street

    1616 ft · 36 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1936 ft · 57 sec · Cedar Street

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 47th Avenue North

    1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Decatur Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    2197 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    43.9 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  17. 17

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Huntsville Road

    2229 ft · 58 sec · Huntsville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and East 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
57.2 mi · 32%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 31%
I 65 North
44.3 mi · 25%
Wheeler Highway
2.09 mi · 1%
Vanderbilt Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Decatur Highway
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

56.9 mi · 01h 03m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smoke Rise
01h 24m from Oxford
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oxford and Mostly Sunny near East Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oxford to East Florence?

The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Oxford and 90.7 miles from East Florence.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oxford and Mostly Sunny near East Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise

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 Smoke Rise and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 132.54 mi (213.31 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA

Population21,216
Coordinates33.6142700, -85.8349600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Florence

City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Population35,733
Coordinates34.8095300, -87.6494700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Snow Street (-85.834971, 33.614152)
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.71 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.41
12.52 gal · 47.42 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.71 $47.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.66 $53.32
Premium $4.63 $28.95 $57.91
Diesel $5.42 $33.90 $67.80

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and East Florence. The current time is 18:29:51.

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.