Origin
Boaz, AL
Evening in Boaz on Thursday
Local time
6:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boaz, AL to Florence, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
111.7 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
17 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boaz, AL
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Florence, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boaz, AL to Florence, AL covers 111.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 157, US 278, West Mill Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.5 miles on AL 157. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.9 miles from Boaz, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 111.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 111.7 miles, with most of the trip on AL 157 and US 278. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.5 miles on AL 157.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 157 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 157 and US 278. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.9 miles in near US 278.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 111.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles (US 278): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (AL 157): Lane positioning matters here; at 101.1 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20; AL 157 / Wheeler Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 278
Merge onto US 278
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
39.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
AL 157
Turn right onto AL 157
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
101.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
US 72 Alternate; AL 20; AL 157 / Wheeler Highway
Merge onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20; AL 157 / Wheeler Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17 / Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17 / Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
111.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
|
West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 157 | 61.5 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 278 | 23.6 mi | 32m |
| West Mill Avenue | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| AL 75 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Woodward Avenue | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Wheeler Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| US 43 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| AL 168 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
AL 157
— 61.5 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boaz, AL and Florence, AL.
1
Start on College Avenue
237 ft
·
11 sec
·
College Avenue
2
Turn right onto Bel Air Street
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bel Air Street
3
Turn right onto AL 205
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Broad Street
4
Turn right onto AL 168
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 168
5
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 168
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
West Mill Avenue
6
Turn left onto AL 75
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
AL 75
7
Take the ramp
153 ft
·
5 sec
8
Merge onto US 278
24 mi
·
32 min
·
US 278
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto AL 157
62 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
AL 157
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20; AL 157
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Wheeler Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
437 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto South Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Pine Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Pine Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.9 miles from Boaz, AL, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.9 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boaz, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boaz, AL
This is one driving day of about 111.7 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Boaz, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on AL 157 for about 61.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.9 mi from Boaz, AL · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.9 miles from Boaz, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before AL 157 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.5 miles.
Arriving in Florence, AL
The final approach into Florence, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Florence, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.87 one way
$33.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.05 | $40.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Cullman, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Boaz, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cullman, Alabama
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tuscumbia, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Boaz, Alabama
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Cullman, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Boaz, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Cullman, Alabama
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 8
Other: 5
Tesla Destination: 2
Tesla: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
| Efficient EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.64 | $7.15 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Florence, AL
Evening in Florence on Thursday
Local time
6:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boaz, AL to Florence, AL covers 111.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 157, US 278, West Mill Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.9 miles from Boaz, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 111.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles (US 278): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (AL 157): Lane positioning matters here; at 101.1 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20; AL 157 / Wheeler Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Boaz, AL to Florence, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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