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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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 49m.
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.
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Snow Street
2217 ft · 58 sec · Snow Street
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Turn right onto Quintard Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Quintard Drive
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Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Birmingham
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
56.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant
99 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Tallapoosa Street
1616 ft · 36 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1936 ft · 57 sec · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road
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Continue on 47th Avenue North
1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North
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Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Decatur Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville
2197 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
43.9 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Section Line Road
61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road
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Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Highway
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Huntsville Road
2229 ft · 58 sec · Huntsville Road
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Turn left onto Midway Street
18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
marrion city hall
Hanceville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.
Birmingham
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 132.54 mi (213.31 km).
#1 Oxford
City in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA
| Population | 21,216 |
| Coordinates | 33.6142700, -85.8349600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Florence
City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 35,733 |
| Coordinates | 34.8095300, -87.6494700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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