How far is Pleasant Grove, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, AL to Florence, AL is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
125.81 mi
02h 08m
Flight
99.06 mi
159.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.06 mi
Kilometers
159.42 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.81 mi
Kilometers
202.47 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Grove
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Grove
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 Pleasant Grove
62.3 mi
01h 04m
To Florence
63.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    44 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ensley Pleasant Grove Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Ensley Pleasant Grove Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Crawford Street

    1415 ft · 46 sec · Crawford Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gary Avenue

    2173 ft · 1 min · Gary Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49 mi · 54 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 Pleasant Grove 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 44%
I 65 North
49.3 mi · 39%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 5%
I 20 East
5.21 mi · 4%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 3%
Ensley Pleasant Grove Road
2.07 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 04m from Pleasant Grove
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pleasant Grove and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Grove to Florence?

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 62.3 miles from Pleasant Grove and 63.5 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasant Grove and Sunny 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 Pleasant Grove and Florence. Straight-line distance: 99.06 mi (159.42 km).

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#1 Pleasant Grove

City in western Jefferson County, Alabama

Population10,260
Coordinates33.4909400, -86.9702700
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-86.970165, 33.490938)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.81 L · about $16.81
Round trip
$33.63
8.88 gal · 33.62 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.81 $33.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.63 $20.54 $41.07
Diesel $5.42 $24.04 $48.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Grove and Florence. The current time is 23:49:28.

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.