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

The driving distance from Troy, AL to East Florence, AL is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
255.29 mi
04h 05m
Flight
228.88 mi
368.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.88 mi
Kilometers
368.35 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.29 mi
Kilometers
410.85 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Florence
Tue, May 5, 11:27 AM CDT
Return by in Troy
Tue, May 5, 3:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-05T07:21
Arrive East Florence
Tue, May 5, 11:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hoover
AL

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

From Troy
126.7 mi
02h 02m
To East Florence
128.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    756 ft · 35 sec · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3 Notch Street

    3173 ft · 59 sec · North 3 Notch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    972 ft · 20 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Orion Street

    533 ft · 11 sec · Orion Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Trojan Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Trojan Way

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    138.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  17. 17

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  19. 19

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Huntsville Road

    2229 ft · 56 sec · Huntsville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
139 mi · 54%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 22%
Trojan Way
37.6 mi · 15%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
Wheeler Highway
2.11 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

138 mi · 02h 32m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
228.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoover
02h 02m from Troy
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troy and Partly Sunny near East Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.7 miles from Troy and 128.6 miles from East Florence.

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

The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Troy and Partly Sunny near East Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Hoover

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

60 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

74 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 228.88 mi (368.35 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
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: East Walnut Street (-85.969958, 31.808534)
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.1 L · about $34.12
Round trip
$68.24
18.02 gal · 68.2 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.12 $68.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.37 $76.75
Premium $4.63 $41.67 $83.34
Diesel $5.42 $48.79 $97.58

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and East Florence. The current time is 07:21:36.

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.