How far is Pike Road, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Pike Road, AL to Florence, AL is about 224.3 miles (361 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.32 mi
03h 37m
Flight
196.02 mi
315.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.02 mi
Kilometers
315.46 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.32 mi
Kilometers
361.01 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 12:05 AM CDT
Return by in Pike Road
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pike Road
2026-04-14T20:28
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 12:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pike Road
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fultondale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama

From Pike Road
111.2 mi
01h 48m
To Florence
113.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
62°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pike Road and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Flinn Road

    41 m · 13 sec · Flinn Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Pike Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pike Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ray Thorington Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Ray Thorington Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vaughn Road

    731 ft · 17 sec · Vaughn Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Halcyon Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Halcyon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Taylor Road

    2933 ft · 1 min · Taylor Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I-85 South, US 80 West: Montgomery

    1990 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    138.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  11. 11

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  13. 13

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  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 Pike Road 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
139 mi · 62%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 25%
I-85 South
9.2 mi · 4%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 3%
Ray Thorington Road
4.37 mi · 2%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fultondale
01h 48m from Pike Road
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pike Road and Mostly Clear near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pike Road to Florence?

The road trip is about 224.3 miles (361 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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 111.2 miles from Pike Road and 113.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.96 one way or $59.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pike Road and Mostly Clear near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Fultondale

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

80 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

85 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

89 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pike Road and Florence. Straight-line distance: 196.02 mi (315.46 km).

Pike Road

#1 Pike Road

Town

Population10,552
Coordinates32.2843100, -86.1030200
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Flinn Road (-86.102935, 32.284622)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.96 L · about $29.96
Round trip
$59.91
15.82 gal · 59.92 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.96 $59.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.69 $67.38
Premium $4.63 $36.58 $73.17
Diesel $5.42 $42.83 $85.67

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 Pike Road and Florence. The current time is 20:28:16.

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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.