Origin
East Florence, AL
Late night in East Florence on Friday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Florence, AL to Jasper, AL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
86 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
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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Jasper, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Florence, AL to Jasper, AL covers 86 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 43, State Route 5, Woodward Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.8 miles on US 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.99 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.
Midpoint
43 miles from East Florence, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 86 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 86 miles, with most of the trip on US 43 and State Route 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.8 miles on US 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and State Route 5. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 32 / Huntsville Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 4m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 32 / Huntsville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (South Royal Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Veterans Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 32 / Huntsville Road
Turn right onto CR 32 / Huntsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Royal Avenue
Enter roundabout onto South Royal Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Veterans Drive
Turn right onto Veterans Drive
Navigation decision point
5
84.2 mi into trip
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~2h in
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AL 5
Turn left onto AL 5
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
84.7 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 43 | 51.8 mi | 1h 9m |
| State Route 5 | 25.6 mi | 38m |
| Woodward Avenue | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| South Court Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Huntsville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| AL 5 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 51.8 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Florence, AL and Jasper, AL.
1
Start on Midway Street
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Midway Street
2
Turn right onto CR 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Huntsville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Enter roundabout onto South Royal Avenue
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Royal Avenue
4
Continue on South Royal Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Royal Avenue
5
Turn right onto Veterans Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Drive
6
Turn left onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Court Street
7
Continue on US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 43; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
51 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
US 43; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on AL 5
26 mi
·
38 min
·
State Route 5
12
Turn left onto AL 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 5
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
3rd Avenue
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43 miles from East Florence, AL, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jasper, 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 86 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from East Florence, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 43 for about 51.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43 mi from East Florence, AL · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43 miles from East Florence, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jasper, AL
The final approach into Jasper, 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 Jasper, 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
$12.99 one way
$25.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.44 | $30.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.04 | $5.50 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Jasper, AL
Late night in Jasper on Friday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Bear Creek, AL
43 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 4m 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 East Florence, AL to Jasper, AL covers 86 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 43, State Route 5, Woodward 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 43 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 $12.99 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 4m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 32 / Huntsville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (South Royal Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Veterans Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from East Florence, AL to Jasper, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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