How far is Piedmont, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Piedmont, AL to Florence, AL is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
146.13 mi
02h 44m
Flight
132.44 mi
213.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.44 mi
Kilometers
213.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.13 mi
Kilometers
235.17 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, May 30, 2:10 PM CDT
Return by in Piedmont
Sat, May 30, 4:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piedmont
2026-05-30T11:26
Arrive Florence
Sat, May 30, 2:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

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

Unincorporated community in Alabama

From Piedmont
73.1 mi
01h 22m
To Florence
73.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue North

    18 m · 4 sec · Center Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southern Boulevard

    709 ft · 34 sec · Southern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3173 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    21.3 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 11 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 278

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278

  10. 10

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on US 278

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278

  12. 12

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    37.5 mi · 52 min · Thompson Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thompson Bridge Road
37.6 mi · 26%
East Meighan Boulevard
6.35 mi · 4%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 4%
US 278
4.54 mi · 3%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 3%
5th Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

61.5 mi · 01h 15m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
132.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
01h 22m from Piedmont
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Piedmont and 73.1 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

75 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Florence. Straight-line distance: 132.44 mi (213.14 km).

Piedmont

#1 Piedmont

City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.

Population4,470
Coordinates33.9245500, -85.6113500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Avenue North (-85.61135, 33.92455)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $19.54
Round trip
$39.08
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.54 $39.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.98 $43.95
Premium $4.63 $23.87 $47.73
Diesel $5.42 $27.94 $55.88

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Piedmont and Florence. The current time is 11:26:06.

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.