How far is Tallassee, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Tallassee, AL to Florence, AL is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.61 mi
03h 44m
Flight
187.05 mi
301.02 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Tallassee.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.05 mi
Kilometers
301.02 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.61 mi
Kilometers
356.65 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 PM CDT
Return by in Tallassee
Sat, Apr 18, 6:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallassee
2026-04-18T10:55
Arrive Florence
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallassee
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
Birmingham
AL

The most populous city in Alabama.

From Tallassee
114.8 mi
01h 52m
To Florence
106.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barnett Boulevard

    1772 ft · 35 sec · Barnett Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jordan Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · Jordan Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Gilmer Avenue

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Gilmer Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Tallassee Highway

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Tallassee Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Coosa River Parkway

    1 mi · 1 min · Coosa River Parkway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elmore Road

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Elmore Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  9. 9

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  11. 11

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmore Road
141 mi · 64%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 25%
Tallassee Highway
17.2 mi · 8%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 3%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 2%
Gilmer Avenue
3.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Elmore Road

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 20m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
01h 52m from Tallassee
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tallassee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Tallassee and 106.8 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.61 one way or $59.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallassee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

1 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

71 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

79 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallassee and Florence. Straight-line distance: 187.05 mi (301.02 km).

Tallassee

#1 Tallassee

City located in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties in the U.

Population4,454
Coordinates32.5359700, -85.8932900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Barnett Boulevard (-85.893322, 32.535893)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.6 L · about $29.61
Round trip
$59.23
15.64 gal · 59.2 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.61 $59.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.31 $66.61
Premium $4.63 $36.17 $72.34
Diesel $5.42 $42.35 $84.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallassee and Florence. The current time is 10:55:18.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.