How far is Tuscumbia, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscumbia, AL to Florence, AL is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.07 mi
00h 14m
Flight
4.95 mi
7.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.95 mi
Kilometers
7.97 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.07 mi
Kilometers
11.38 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, May 31, 12:29 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscumbia
Sun, May 31, 12:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscumbia
2026-05-31T12:15
Arrive Florence
Sun, May 31, 12:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tuscumbia
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sheffield
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Tuscumbia
3.1 mi
00h 07m
To Florence
4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    983 ft · 41 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Cave Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cave Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Montgomery Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Montgomery Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    50 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East 1st Street

    1496 ft · 34 sec · East 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2324 ft · 53 sec · East 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Jackson Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    1177 ft · 24 sec · Woodward Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Jackson Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
169 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Highway
2.87 mi · 41%
South Cave Street
0.96 mi · 14%
South Montgomery Avenue
0.91 mi · 13%
East 2nd Street
0.44 mi · 6%
East 1st Street
0.28 mi · 4%
Woodward Avenue
0.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Highway

Continue on North Jackson Highway

1.58 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheffield
00h 07m from Tuscumbia
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tuscumbia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Tuscumbia to Florence?

The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sheffield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Tuscumbia and 4 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tuscumbia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscumbia and Florence. Straight-line distance: 4.95 mi (7.97 km).

Tuscumbia

#1 Tuscumbia

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population8,462
Coordinates34.7312000, -87.7025300
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-87.702524, 34.731356)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $0.95
Round trip
$1.89
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.95 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.06 $2.13
Premium $4.63 $1.16 $2.31
Diesel $5.42 $1.35 $2.71

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 Tuscumbia and Florence. The current time is 12:15:06.

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.