Origin
East Florence, AL
Evening in East Florence on Tuesday
Local time
7:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Florence, AL to Enterprise, AL
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
288.4 mi
464 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 36m
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6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Florence, AL
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Enterprise, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Florence, AL to Enterprise, AL covers 288.4 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, University of North Alabama Highway, Heroes Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.2 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
144.2 miles from East Florence, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from East Florence, AL to Enterprise, AL covers 288.4 miles and takes about 5h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near AL 157 / University of North Alabama Highway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 288.4 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 10.6 miles (AL 157 / University of North Alabama Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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AL 157 / University of North Alabama Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 157 / University of North Alabama Highway toward Moulton, Cullman
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Moulton, Cullman
8
109.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 265
Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
7
110.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 22 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
7
110.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Montgomery
7
207.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward Ann Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Ann Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Florence, AL and Enterprise, AL, road signs point toward Fultondale and Montgomery.
Fultondale
109.7 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Montgomery
110.8 mi in
|
~2h 9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 93.2 mi | 1h 43m |
| University of North Alabama Highway | 55.1 mi | 1h 5m |
| Heroes Highway | 43.8 mi | 46m |
| Troy Highway | 34.7 mi | 41m |
| AL 167 | 24.5 mi | 36m |
| US 231 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| AL 157 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Elba Highway | 7.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 93.2 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Florence, AL and Enterprise, AL.
1
Start on Midway Street
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Midway Street
2
Turn right onto CR 32
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Huntsville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Turn left onto AL 157
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
AL 157
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20; AL 157
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 157
55 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
University of North Alabama Highway
Toward Moulton, Cullman
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I-65 South: Birmingham
7
Merge onto I 65
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Heroes Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 265
Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Montgomery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 65
93 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
393 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
14
Continue on I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 3
Toward Ann Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto Ann Street
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ann Street
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Zelda Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Zelda Road
18
Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Carter Hill Road
19
Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
McGehee Road
20
Continue on US 82; US 231
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 231
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 231
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 231; AL 10
23
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
24
Take the exit
349 ft
·
10 sec
25
Turn slight right onto AL 87; AL 167
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Elba Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 167
25 mi
·
36 min
·
AL 167
27
Turn right onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Boll Weevil Circle
28
Turn left onto AL 88
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
29
Turn right onto West Lee Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Lee Street
30
Arrive at destination
West Lee Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 144.2 miles from East Florence, AL, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.2 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.2 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enterprise, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Florence, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 East Florence, AL
This is one driving day of about 288.4 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Florence, 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 I 65 for about 93.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.2 mi from East Florence, AL · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.2 miles from East Florence, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.2 miles.
Arriving in Enterprise, AL
The final approach into Enterprise, 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 Enterprise, 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
$43.56 one way
$87.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $47.81 | $95.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $51.76 | $103.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.68 | $127.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.5 | 1 | $30.28 | $13.84 |
| Efficient EV | 72.1 | 0 | $25.23 | $11.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.4 | 1 | $40.38 | $18.46 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Enterprise, AL
Evening in Enterprise on Tuesday
Local time
7:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Columbiana, AL
144 mi in
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
1 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
5h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Florence, AL to Enterprise, AL covers 288.4 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, University of North Alabama Highway, Heroes Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.2 miles from East Florence, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 288.4 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 10.6 miles (AL 157 / University of North Alabama Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between East Florence, AL and Enterprise, AL, road signs point toward Fultondale and Montgomery.
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