How far is Robertsdale, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Robertsdale, AL to Florence, AL is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.3 miles (472.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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
370.14 mi
05h 43m
Flight
293.38 mi
472.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.38 mi
Kilometers
472.15 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
370.14 mi
Kilometers
595.69 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 29, 10:23 AM CDT
Return by in Robertsdale
Wed, Apr 29, 4:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robertsdale
2026-04-29T04:39
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 29, 10:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robertsdale
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 Robertsdale
184.9 mi
02h 51m
To Florence
185.3 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Street

    862 ft · 31 sec · Pennsylvania Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    21.5 mi · 29 min · Milwaukee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    271.7 mi · 4 hr 56 min

  7. 7

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  9. 9

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robertsdale and 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
276 mi · 75%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 15%
Milwaukee Street
21.5 mi · 6%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 2%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.29 mi · 1%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

272 mi · 04h 56m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.9 mi
293.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
02h 51m from Robertsdale
Leave By
5:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Robertsdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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 184.9 miles from Robertsdale and 185.3 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 293.3 miles (472.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.9 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 5:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.46 one way or $98.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Robertsdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near 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 Robertsdale and Florence. Straight-line distance: 293.38 mi (472.15 km).

Robertsdale

#1 Robertsdale

City in Alabama, United States

Population7,030
Coordinates30.5538000, -87.7119300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Street (-87.711856, 30.553674)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 596 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.06 gal
49.44 L · about $49.46
Round trip
$98.92
26.12 gal · 98.88 L
Estimated CO2
116.1 kg one way
Round trip: 232.1 kg / 512 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.46 $98.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.62 $111.25
Premium $4.63 $60.40 $120.81
Diesel $5.42 $70.72 $141.44

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Robertsdale and Florence. The current time is 04:39:34.

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.