Origin
East Florence, AL
Morning in East Florence on Saturday
Local time
11:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Florence, AL to Trussville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
123.6 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
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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Trussville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Florence, AL to Trussville, AL covers 123.6 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Huntsville Road, Wheeler Highway, University of North Alabama Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.67 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
61.8 miles from East Florence, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 123.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 123.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Huntsville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Florence, AL to Trussville, AL is easy. At 2h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Florence, AL to Trussville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Road | — | — |
| Wheeler Highway | — | — |
| University of North Alabama Highway | — | — |
| I-65 South | — | — |
| Heroes Highway | — | — |
| Walkers Chapel Road | — | — |
| Fultondale | — | — |
| Walker Chapel Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Huntsville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Florence, AL and Trussville, AL.
1
Start on Midway Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Midway Street
2
Turn right onto Huntsville Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Huntsville Road
3
Turn left
7.9 mi
·
11 min
4
Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Highway
5
Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
University of North Alabama Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I-65 South: Birmingham
7
Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Heroes Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Walkers Chapel Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Walkers Chapel Road
9
Keep slight left to continue on Fultondale
272 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fultondale
10
Turn left onto Walker Chapel Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Walker Chapel Road
11
Continue on New Castle Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
New Castle Road
12
Turn right onto Black Creek Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Creek Road
13
Continue on Pinehill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pinehill Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinson Valley Parkway
15
Turn slight right
194 ft
·
7 sec
16
Turn right onto Lawson Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawson Road
17
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Airport Road
18
Continue on Zion City Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Zion City Road
19
Turn left onto Tarrant Huffman Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tarrant Huffman Road
20
Continue on 96th Street North
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
96th Street North
21
Continue on Red Lane Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Lane Road
22
Turn right onto Parkway East
413 ft
·
11 sec
·
Parkway East
23
Continue on Parkway East
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
Parkway East
24
Continue on Roebuck Parkway
525 ft
·
13 sec
·
Roebuck Parkway
25
Turn left onto Gadsden Highway
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Gadsden Highway
26
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
27
Turn left onto Glenn Avenue
381 ft
·
19 sec
·
Glenn Avenue
28
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Linden Street
29
Turn right
197 ft
·
14 sec
30
Arrive at your destination
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 61.8 miles from East Florence, AL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
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 27 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.8 miles or 1h 18m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trussville, 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 123.6 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.8 mi from East Florence, AL · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.8 miles from East Florence, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Trussville, AL
The final approach into Trussville, 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 Trussville, 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
$18.67 one way
$37.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $20.49 | $40.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $22.18 | $44.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.29 | $54.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.98 | $5.93 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.82 | $4.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.30 | $7.91 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Trussville, AL
Morning in Trussville on Saturday
Local time
11:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 37m 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 Trussville, AL covers 123.6 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Huntsville Road, Wheeler Highway, University of North Alabama Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.8 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 $18.67 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.
The drive from East Florence, AL to Trussville, AL is easy. At 2h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Florence, AL to Trussville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Florence, AL to Trussville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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