How far is Semmes, AL from Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Semmes, AL to Florence, AL is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Semmes and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Semmes and Florence.
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Start on the route
36 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
40 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Moffett Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road
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Turn sharp left onto Schillinger Road North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Schillinger Road North
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Continue on Newburn Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Newburn Road
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Turn right onto Industrial Parkway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Industrial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1354 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
51 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
68.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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6.1 mi · 7 min
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78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road
95 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Bluff Access Road
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Take the exit right toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
761 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Military Road
48 m · 3 sec · Military Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Military Road
607 ft · 12 sec · Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Military Road
29 m · 2 sec · Military Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Military Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Road
12.2 mi · 17 min · Military Road
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Pond Street
10.8 mi · 16 min · Pond Street
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23.6 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Street South
5.6 mi · 7 min · Military Street South
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
13.2 mi · 17 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on George Wallace Highway
14.7 mi · 19 min · George Wallace Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Semmes and Florence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Industrial Parkway
Continue straight
78.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Semmes and Mostly Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Semmes to Florence?
The road trip is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Geiger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.9 miles from Semmes and 179.4 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 5:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.54 one way or $93.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Semmes and Mostly Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Geiger
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Geiger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Semmes and Florence. Straight-line distance: 279.91 mi (450.47 km).
#1 Semmes
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.7782400, -88.2591700 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 560 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $46.54 | $93.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $52.34 | $104.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.84 | $113.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $66.55 | $133.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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