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

The driving distance from Talladega, AL to East Florence, AL is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.42 mi
02h 46m
Flight
129.62 mi
208.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.62 mi
Kilometers
208.61 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.42 mi
Kilometers
274.26 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Florence
Sun, May 31, 2:34 AM CDT
Return by in Talladega
Sun, May 31, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Talladega
2026-05-30T23:48
Arrive East Florence
Sun, May 31, 2:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Talladega
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
Colony
AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Talladega
83.3 mi
01h 23m
To East Florence
87.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    139 m · 22 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coosa Street West

    826 ft · 42 sec · Coosa Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North East Street

    1 km · 1 min · North East Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Birmingham

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.5 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant

    99 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Tallapoosa Street

    1616 ft · 36 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1936 ft · 59 sec · Cedar Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 47th Avenue North

    1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Decatur Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    2197 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    43.9 mi · 47 min

  18. 18

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  20. 20

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Huntsville Road

    2229 ft · 56 sec · Huntsville Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Talladega and East 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 32%
I 65 North
44.3 mi · 26%
I-20 West
39.7 mi · 23%
North East Street
10.5 mi · 6%
Wheeler Highway
2.11 mi · 1%
Vanderbilt Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University of North Alabama Highway

Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

55.4 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colony
01h 23m from Talladega
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Talladega and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Talladega and 87.1 miles from East Florence.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Talladega and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Colony

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colony and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 11.1 mi away

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Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colony.

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

104 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

113 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Talladega and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 129.62 mi (208.61 km).

Talladega

#1 Talladega

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

Population15,300
Coordinates33.4359400, -86.1058000
Altitude170
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: North Spring Street (-86.105274, 33.43603)
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.76 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.52
12.02 gal · 45.52 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.76 $45.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.60 $51.19
Premium $4.63 $27.80 $55.59
Diesel $5.42 $32.54 $65.09

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Talladega and East Florence. The current time is 23:48:15.

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.