Origin
East Florence, AL
Morning in East Florence on Monday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Florence, AL to Oxford, AL
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
177.3 mi
285 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Florence, AL
Efrem Efre
Oxford, AL
Michael D Beckwith
Trip Overview
The drive from East Florence, AL to Oxford, AL covers 177.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, 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 60.5 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.10 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
88.7 miles from East Florence, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from East Florence, AL to Oxford, AL covers 177.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.5 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
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 177.3 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 18 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
|
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
8
175.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 185
Toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston
Towns Along This Route
Between East Florence, AL and Oxford, AL, road signs point toward Moulton, Cullman, Fultondale, Montgomery and Gadsden.
Moulton
10.6 mi in
|
~15m
|
via AL 157
Cullman
10.6 mi in
|
~15m
|
via AL 157
Fultondale
109.7 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Montgomery
110.8 mi in
|
~2h 9m
Gadsden
115 mi in
|
~2h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 60.5 mi | 1h 7m |
| University of North Alabama Highway | 55.1 mi | 1h 5m |
| Heroes Highway | 43.8 mi | 46m |
| AL 157 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| I 65 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Wheeler Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| AL 21 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Huntsville Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 60.5 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Florence, AL and Oxford, 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
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 261B
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
13
Merge onto I 20; I 59
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20
55 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 20
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 185
Toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto AL 21
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 21
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Choccolocco Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Choccolocco Street
Use the straight lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto Snow Street
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
Snow Street
20
Arrive at destination
Snow 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 88.7 miles from East Florence, AL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.5 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.7 miles or 1h 45m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford, 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 177.3 miles and 3h 27m.
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 20 for about 60.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.7 mi from East Florence, AL · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 88.7 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 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.5 miles.
Arriving in Oxford, AL
The final approach into Oxford, 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 Oxford, 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
$27.10 one way
$54.21 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
| premium | $4.61 | $32.18 | $64.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.39 | $78.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.62 | $8.51 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.51 | $7.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.82 | $11.35 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Oxford, AL
Morning in Oxford on Monday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Hayden, AL
89 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
3h 27m 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 Oxford, AL covers 177.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, 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 88.7 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 $27.10 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 177.3 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 Oxford, AL, road signs point toward Moulton, Cullman, Fultondale, Montgomery and Gadsden.
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