How far is Thomasville, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Thomasville, AL to Florence, AL is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.5 miles (321 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
224.73 mi
04h 14m
Flight
199.45 mi
320.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.45 mi
Kilometers
320.99 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.73 mi
Kilometers
361.67 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, May 30, 9:57 AM CDT
Return by in Thomasville
Sat, May 30, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-05-30T05:42
Arrive Florence
Sat, May 30, 9:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
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
Northport
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Thomasville
113.5 mi
02h 07m
To Florence
111.2 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · Wilson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    105 m · 11 sec · West Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nicol Avenue

    1668 ft · 50 sec · Nicol Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on South Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    24.3 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

    1062 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    929 ft · 41 sec · 10th Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    32.8 mi · 46 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2501 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    55 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomasville 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue
120 mi · 53%
M L King Highway
27.2 mi · 12%
Nicol Avenue
24.3 mi · 11%
Tuscaloosa Street
4.59 mi · 2%
I 359 North
2.65 mi · 1%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue

Continue straight

55 mi · 01h 16m

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
199.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northport
02h 07m from Thomasville
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Thomasville 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 Thomasville to Florence?

The road trip is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Northport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Thomasville and 111.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 199.5 miles (321 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.03 one way or $60.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northport

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

4 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

48 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

70 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

78 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 199.45 mi (320.99 km).

Thomasville

#1 Thomasville

City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States

Population3,766
Coordinates31.9134900, -87.7358400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilson Avenue (-87.735849, 31.913441)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.02 L · about $30.03
Round trip
$60.06
15.86 gal · 60.04 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.03 $60.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.77 $67.55
Premium $4.63 $36.68 $73.35
Diesel $5.42 $42.94 $85.88

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomasville and Florence. The current time is 05:42:26.

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.