How far is Fairhope, AL from Florence, AL?

Fastest route

The route from Fairhope, Alabama to Florence, Alabama takes approximately 6 hours and 11 minutes, covering a distance of 360 miles via US-45.

Directions

1. 🚶 Take Eastern Shore Trail to US-98 W/N Greeno Rd:

   • Head east on Eastern Shore Trail/Fairhope Ave toward N Section St.
   • Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Eastern Shore Trail/N Section St.
   • Turn right onto Homestead Ave.

2. 🛣️ Drive from US-45 to Columbus:

   • Take the MS-50 E exit from MS-12 E/US-82 E.
   • Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto US-98 W/N Greeno Rd.
   • Continue to follow US-98 W.
   • Pass by Waffle House (on the right in 7.4 mi).
   • Turn right to merge onto I-10 W toward Mobile.
   • Take exit 26B to merge onto Water St toward Downtown.
   • Continue straight onto N Water St.
   • Use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto the I-165 N/US-90 E ramp to US-98 E/US-43.
   • Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 1B to merge onto I-65 N toward Montgomery.
   • Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 13 for AL-158 W/AL-213 S toward Citronelle.
   • Use any lane to turn left onto AL-158 W/AL-213 S/Industrial Pkwy.
   • Continue to follow AL-158 W/Industrial Pkwy.
   • Keep left to stay on AL-158 W/Industrial Pkwy.
   • Use the right lane to take the US-45 ramp.
   • Turn right onto US-45 (signs for Citronelle).
   • Entering Mississippi, use the right lane to stay on US-45.
   • Keep right to stay on US-45.
   • Keep left to stay on US-45.
   • Continue straight to stay on US-45.
   • Use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right to stay on US-45.
   • Use the right lane to take the US-45 N/US-82 E/MS-12 E ramp to Columbus.
   • Merge onto MS-12 E/US-45/US-82 E.
   • Continue to follow MS-12 E/US-82 E.
   • Take the MS-50 E exit toward MS-12 E.

3. 🛣️ Follow MS-12 E, County Lake Rd, and Shake Rag Rd to US-278 E in Lamar County:

   • Use any lane to turn left onto MS-12 E/MS-50 E/Tuscaloosa Rd.
   • Entering Alabama, turn left onto County Lake Rd.
   • Turn right onto Aberdeen Rd.
   • Turn left onto Shake Rag Rd.

4. 🚗 Follow US-43 N to S Court St in Florence:

   • Turn left onto US-43 N/Hwy 43/Military St S.
   • Continue to follow US-43 N/Hwy 43.
   • Pass by Little Caesars Pizza (on the right in 50.3 mi).
   • Turn right onto US-43 N/US-72 E.

5. 🛣️ Drive to S Pine St:

   • Continue straight onto S Court St.
   • Turn left onto W Alabama St.
   • Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Pine St.

Tips & Suggestions

• Plan for a long journey of approximately 6 hours and 11 minutes, considering the distance and potential traffic conditions.
• Make sure to follow the specific road directions mentioned in each step to stay on the correct route.
• Use GPS or a navigation app to help you navigate the turns and keep track of your progress.
• Check for any road closures, construction, or detours that may affect your route before starting the trip.
• It's advisable to have sufficient fuel and snacks for the journey, as there may not be frequent rest stops along the way.
• Take breaks periodically to stretch your legs and rest, especially during longer stretches of driving.
• Enjoy the scenic views and landmarks you may encounter during the trip.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fairhope and Florence is 295.79 miles (476.03 km).

Flight distance from Fairhope, AL to Florence, AL is 295.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Fairhope to Florence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fairhope, Alabama to Florence, Alabama is: 375.84 miles (604.85 km) by car.

Driving from Fairhope to Florence will take approximately 05 hours 57 minutes.

#1 Fairhope

City in Baldwin County, Alabama U.S.

Population	23584
GPS Coordinates	30°31'23"N 87°54'12"W
Latitude	30.5229700
Longitude	-87.9033300
Altitude	37
Country	United States

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in the northwestern part of the state. Florence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Florence Art Museum and the Florence Civic Center.

Population	41166
GPS Coordinates	34°47'59"N 87°40'38"W
Latitude	34.7998100
Longitude	-87.6772500
Altitude	167
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Fairhope and Florence

The distance between Fairhope and Florence is 605 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 43 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Fairhope and Florence. The current time is 01:41:51.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 50.2 liters (13.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairhope and Florence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairhope to Florence is $40.83 (diesel $55.26).

Alabama gas prices.

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairhope and Florence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.