Trip from Florence, AL to Evergreen, AL

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Drive Time

5h 20m

Distance

281.2 mi

453 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 7m ★

6 AM

5h 21m

8 AM

5h 48m

10 AM

5h 30m

12 PM

5h 28m

3 PM

5h 32m

5 PM

5h 46m

8 PM

5h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

Florence, AL

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Evergreen, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Florence, AL to Evergreen, AL covers 281.2 miles and takes about 5h 20m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 167.7 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.47 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

140.6 miles from Florence, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 20m highway drive covering 281.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and University of North Alabama Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 167.7 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 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 167.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and University of North Alabama Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 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 16 significant decision points across 281.2 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 10.7 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 109.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

10.7 mi into trip | ~16m 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

109.8 mi into trip | ~2h 10m 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

110.4 mi into trip | ~2h 10m 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

110.9 mi into trip | ~2h 11m 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

278.9 mi into trip | ~5h 16m in

Take the exit toward 83: Evergreen, Midway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 96 Toward 83: Evergreen, Midway

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Florence, AL and Evergreen, AL, road signs point toward Fultondale and Montgomery.

Fultondale

109.8 mi in | ~2h 10m

Montgomery

110.9 mi in | ~2h 11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	167.7 mi	3h 4m
University of North Alabama Highway	55.1 mi	1h 5m
Heroes Highway	43.8 mi	46m
Wheeler Highway	4.3 mi	5m
Woodward Avenue	3.2 mi	5m
US 43	2.5 mi	4m
AL 83	1.9 mi	3m
North Pine Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 167.7 mi, about 3h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence, AL and Evergreen, AL.

Start on North Pine Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Pine Street

Turn left onto Crest Street

131 ft · 11 sec · Crest Street

Turn right onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17

Turn left onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20

3.2 mi · 5 min · Woodward Avenue

Use the left lane.

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.

Turn left onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20

4.3 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

Use the left lane.

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.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I-65 South: Birmingham

Merge onto I 65

44 mi · 46 min · Heroes Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 38 sec

Exit 265 Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 22 West: Memphis Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 27 sec

Toward Montgomery Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 65

168 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 96 Toward 83: Evergreen, Midway

Turn left onto AL 83

1.9 mi · 3 min · AL 83

Turn left onto AL 83

355 ft · 9 sec · Rural Street

Turn right onto Court Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Court Street

Turn left onto Cooper Street

21 ft · 1 sec · Cooper Street

Arrive at destination

Cooper 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 140.6 miles from Florence, AL, or about 2h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 167.7 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 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 140.6 miles or 2h 44m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evergreen, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Florence, 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 Florence, AL

This is one driving day of about 281.2 miles and 5h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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 167.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 140.6 mi from Florence, AL · 2h 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

141 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

Hayden, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbiana, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 140.6 miles from Florence, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 167.7 miles.

Arriving in Evergreen, AL

The final approach into Evergreen, 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 Evergreen, AL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 116.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.47 one way

$84.94 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$46.62	$93.24
premium	$4.56	$50.47	$100.94
diesel	$5.61	$62.09	$124.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.4 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	84.4	1	$29.53	$13.50
Efficient EV	70.3	0	$24.60	$11.25
EV Truck/SUV	112.5	1	$39.37	$18.00

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 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.

Forecast data refreshed 58 minutes from now

Origin

Florence, AL

Evening in Florence on Tuesday

Local time

7:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evergreen, AL

Evening in Evergreen on Tuesday

Local time

7:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Columbiana, AL

141 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

4 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 20m 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 Florence, AL to Evergreen, AL covers 281.2 miles and takes about 5h 20m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 140.6 miles from Florence, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.47 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.

Between Florence, AL and Evergreen, AL, road signs point toward Fultondale and Montgomery.

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Trip from Florence, AL to Evergreen, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Evergreen, AL

National Parks Near This Route

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Florence, AL

Evergreen, AL

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 20m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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