How far is Scottsboro, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Scottsboro, AL to Florence, AL is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
112.85 mi
02h 02m
Flight
93.71 mi
150.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.71 mi
Kilometers
150.81 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.85 mi
Kilometers
181.61 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, May 6, 7:16 PM CDT
Return by in Scottsboro
Wed, May 6, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsboro
2026-05-06T17:14
Arrive Florence
Wed, May 6, 7:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsboro
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
Mooresville
AL

Town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Scottsboro
56.4 mi
01h 01m
To Florence
56.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    48 m · 11 sec · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Laurel Street

    68 m · 15 sec · West Laurel Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Caldwell Street

    141 m · 26 sec · Caldwell Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Peachtree Street

    69 m · 12 sec · West Peachtree Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Broad Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1565 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · John T Reid Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    41.5 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsboro 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John T Reid Parkway
57.6 mi · 51%
Bee Line Highway
43.1 mi · 38%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 5%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.52 mi · 3%
South Broad Street
2.04 mi · 2%
South Pine Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

John T Reid Parkway

Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

57.6 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
93.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
01h 01m from Scottsboro
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scottsboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Scottsboro and 56.5 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:26 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 Scottsboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florence.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsboro and Florence. Straight-line distance: 93.71 mi (150.81 km).

Scottsboro

#1 Scottsboro

City in Alabama

Population14,372
Coordinates34.6723100, -86.0341500
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.034533, 34.67232)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
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
15.07 L · about $15.07
Round trip
$30.14
7.96 gal · 30.14 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsboro and Florence. The current time is 17:14:39.

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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.