How far is Pinson, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Pinson, AL to Florence, AL is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
112.64 mi
02h 06m
Flight
95.46 mi
153.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.46 mi
Kilometers
153.63 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.64 mi
Kilometers
181.27 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM CDT
Return by in Pinson
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinson
2026-04-19T01:04
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinson
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
West Point
AL

Town

From Pinson
59.7 mi
01h 03m
To Florence
53 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    18 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clayton Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Clayton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    2481 ft · 55 sec · Center Point Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Sweeny Hollow Road

    3207 ft · 1 min · Sweeny Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Pinson Valley Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Carson Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Carson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on New Castle Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Castle Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Walker Chapel Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Walker Chapel Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    42.3 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  14. 14

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinson 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 49%
I 65 North
42.7 mi · 38%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 5%
Carson Road
5.53 mi · 5%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 4%
Pinson Valley Parkway
2.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

University of North Alabama Highway

Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

55.4 mi · 01h 06m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
95.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 03m from Pinson
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pinson and Rain Showers Likely near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Pinson and 53 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pinson and Rain Showers Likely near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

82 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinson and Florence. Straight-line distance: 95.46 mi (153.63 km).

Pinson

#1 Pinson

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population7,060
Coordinates33.6889900, -86.6833200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.683318, 33.688876)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.05 L · about $15.07
Round trip
$30.14
7.96 gal · 30.1 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.07 $30.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.95 $33.90
Premium $4.63 $18.41 $36.82
Diesel $5.42 $21.55 $43.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinson and Florence. The current time is 01:04:28.

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.