How far is Winfield, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Winfield, AL to Florence, AL is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.87 mi
01h 23m
Flight
60.7 mi
97.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.7 mi
Kilometers
97.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.87 mi
Kilometers
118.88 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Mon, May 4, 11:47 PM CDT
Return by in Winfield
Tue, May 5, 1:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-05-04T22:23
Arrive Florence
Mon, May 4, 11:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Phil Campbell
AL

Town in Alabama, United States also known as Burchamsville

From Winfield
34.3 mi
00h 41m
To Florence
39.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bankhead Avenue

    39 m · 5 sec · Bankhead Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    3011 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bankhead Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bankhead Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3150 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2268 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Jackson Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Jackson Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    17.8 mi · 23 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on George Wallace Highway

    14.7 mi · 19 min · George Wallace Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
17.8 mi · 24%
George Wallace Highway
16.5 mi · 22%
Bankhead Avenue
12.7 mi · 17%
Jackson Highway
2.03 mi · 3%
Bankhead Highway
0.57 mi · 1%
South Pine Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Turn slight left onto Broad Street

17.8 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phil Campbell
00h 41m from Winfield
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winfield and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Phil Campbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Winfield and 39.6 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winfield and Sunny near Florence.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Florence. Straight-line distance: 60.7 mi (97.68 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population4,559
Coordinates33.9289900, -87.8172500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: US 43 (-87.817223, 33.92894)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $9.88
Round trip
$19.77
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.88 $19.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.12 $22.23
Premium $4.63 $12.07 $24.14
Diesel $5.42 $14.13 $28.27

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 Winfield and Florence. The current time is 22:23:43.

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.