How far is Poarch, AL from Flomaton, AL?

The driving distance from Poarch, AL to Flomaton, AL is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.46 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.85 mi
28.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.85 mi
Kilometers
28.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.46 mi
Kilometers
37.75 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flomaton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:31 AM CDT
Return by in Poarch
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poarch
2026-04-16T02:01
Arrive Flomaton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Poarch
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Atmore
AL

City in Escambia County, Alabama, USA

From Poarch
12.2 mi
00h 15m
To Flomaton
11.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Poarch and Flomaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poarch and Flomaton.

  1. 1

    Start on Poarch Road

    1638 ft · 1 min · Poarch Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Poarch Road

    3.5 mi · 14 min · Poarch Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Nashville Avenue

    14.2 mi · 22 min · East Nashville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sidney E Manning Boulevard

    1770 ft · 45 sec · Sidney E Manning Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Houston Street

    1627 ft · 1 min · Houston Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Houston Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poarch and Flomaton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Nashville Avenue
14.2 mi · 61%
Poarch Road
3.82 mi · 16%
Sidney E Manning Boulevard
0.34 mi · 1%
Houston Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Nashville Avenue

Turn left onto East Nashville Avenue

14.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atmore
00h 15m from Poarch
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Poarch and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Flomaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Poarch to Flomaton?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Poarch and 11.3 miles from Flomaton.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Poarch and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Flomaton.

Stop Ideas Near Atmore

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

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

BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

50 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

69 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

70 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

79 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poarch and Flomaton. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.72 km).

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#1 Poarch

Poarch is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.1174000, -87.5294300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Flomaton

#2 Flomaton

Town

Population1,377
Coordinates31.0001800, -87.2608100
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Poarch Road (-87.529093, 31.117257)
End: Houston Street (-87.261076, 31.000048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $3.14
Round trip
$6.29
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.14 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.53 $7.07
Premium $4.63 $3.84 $7.68
Diesel $5.42 $4.49 $8.99

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Poarch and Flomaton. The current time is 02:01:11.

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.