How far is Pike Road, AL from East Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Pike Road, AL to East Florence, AL is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pike Road and East Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Road and East Florence.
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Start on Flinn Road
41 m · 13 sec · Flinn Road
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Turn left onto Old Pike Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pike Road
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Turn left onto Ray Thorington Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Ray Thorington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vaughn Road
731 ft · 17 sec · Vaughn Road
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Turn right onto Halcyon Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Halcyon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
2933 ft · 1 min · Taylor Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I-85 South, US 80 West: Montgomery
1990 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
138.3 mi · 2 hr 32 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 · 3 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 · 56 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 Pike Road 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-65 North
Merge slight left
138 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pike Road and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pike Road to East Florence?
The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Pike Road and 112.7 miles from East Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.92 one way or $59.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pike Road and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Fultondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fultondale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pike Road and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 195.88 mi (315.24 km).
#1 Pike Road
Town
| Population | 10,552 |
| Coordinates | 32.2843100, -86.1030200 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.92 | $59.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.65 | $67.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.78 | $85.56 |
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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