How far is Prichard, AL from East Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Prichard, AL to East Florence, AL is about 368.8 miles (593.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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
368.83 mi
05h 35m
Flight
282.36 mi
454.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.36 mi
Kilometers
454.42 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.83 mi
Kilometers
593.58 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 12:24 AM CDT
Return by in Prichard
Wed, Apr 15, 5:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prichard
2026-04-14T18:49
Arrive East Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 12:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prichard
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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Prichard
184.1 mi
02h 47m
To East Florence
184.7 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 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 Prichard and East Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prichard and East Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on East Azan Street

    693 ft · 30 sec · East Azan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wilson Avenue

    712 ft · 18 sec · North Wilson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2304 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3117 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery

    2562 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    299.7 mi · 5 hr 26 min

  8. 8

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  10. 10

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Huntsville Road

    2229 ft · 58 sec · Huntsville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prichard and East Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
300 mi · 81%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 15%
Wheeler Highway
2.09 mi · 1%
North Wilson Avenue
0.97 mi
Huntsville Road
0.42 mi
AL 157
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

300 mi · 05h 26m

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.4 mi
282.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
02h 47m from Prichard
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prichard and Mostly Clear near East Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prichard to East Florence?

The road trip is about 368.8 miles (593.6 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.1 miles from Prichard and 184.7 miles from East Florence.

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

The direct path is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.4 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 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.31 one way or $98.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prichard and Mostly Clear near East Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prichard and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 282.36 mi (454.42 km).

Prichard

#1 Prichard

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population21,294
Coordinates30.7388000, -88.0788900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Florence

City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Population35,733
Coordinates34.8095300, -87.6494700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: East Allenby Street (-88.078914, 30.739199)
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.02 gal
49.27 L · about $49.31
Round trip
$98.61
26.04 gal · 98.54 L
Estimated CO2
115.7 kg one way
Round trip: 231.4 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.31 $98.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.45 $110.90
Premium $4.63 $60.22 $120.44
Diesel $5.42 $70.50 $141.01

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Prichard and East Florence. The current time is 18:49:27.

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.