How far is Tuskegee, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Tuskegee, AL to Florence, AL is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
245.27 mi
03h 54m
Flight
200 mi
321.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200 mi
Kilometers
321.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.27 mi
Kilometers
394.73 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 26, 5:27 PM CDT
Return by in Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuskegee
2026-04-26T13:33
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 26, 5:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuskegee
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
Hoover
AL

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

From Tuskegee
123.8 mi
01h 57m
To Florence
121.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Northside Street

    118 m · 15 sec · West Northside Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    113 m · 19 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lee Street

    118 m · 22 sec · West Lee Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1832 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    769 ft · 15 sec · East Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Wright Street

    1480 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Crawford Street

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Crawford Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1122 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    38.4 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

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

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    138.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  13. 13

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  15. 15

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

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

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuskegee and 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
139 mi · 57%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 23%
Crawford Street
41.5 mi · 17%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 2%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.35 mi
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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
200 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoover
01h 57m from Tuskegee
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee to Florence?

The road trip is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 123.8 miles from Tuskegee and 121.5 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 200 miles (321.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tuskegee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near 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 Tuskegee and Florence. Straight-line distance: 200 mi (321.87 km).

Tuskegee

#1 Tuskegee

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

Population8,026
Coordinates32.4241500, -85.6909600
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: West Northside Street (-85.691178, 32.42441)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.76 L · about $32.76
Round trip
$65.52
17.3 gal · 65.52 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.76 $65.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.84 $73.68
Premium $4.63 $40.01 $80.01
Diesel $5.42 $46.84 $93.68

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuskegee and Florence. The current time is 13:33:11.

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.