Origin
Florence, AL
Night in Florence on Wednesday
Local time
10:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, AL to Evergreen, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
196.8 mi
317 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, AL
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Evergreen, AL
Mantas Sinkevičius
Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, AL to Evergreen, AL covers 196.8 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Crest Street, Woodward Avenue, Wheeler Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.72 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
98.4 miles from Florence, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 17m drive with frequent turns across 196.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crest Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 17m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, AL to Evergreen, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crest Street | — | — |
| Woodward Avenue | — | — |
| Wheeler Highway | — | — |
| University of North Alabama Highway | — | — |
| I-65 South | — | — |
| Heroes Highway | — | — |
| I 22 West | — | — |
| Montgomery | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Crest Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, AL and Evergreen, AL.
1
Start on North Pine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pine Street
2
Turn left onto Crest Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
Crest Street
3
Turn right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
4
Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodward Avenue
5
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Wheeler Highway
7
Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
University of North Alabama Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I-65 South: Birmingham
9
Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Heroes Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 22 West: Memphis
12
Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Montgomery
13
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
38 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Saginaw, Calera, Montevallo
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 31, AL 3: Saginaw, Calera, Montevallo
15
Turn right
13 mi
·
18 min
16
Turn right onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Church Street
17
Keep slight left
14 mi
·
19 min
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Avenue North
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
4th Avenue North
19
Keep slight left to continue on Foshee Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Foshee Avenue
20
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
21
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
22
Turn right
102 ft
·
3 sec
23
Turn right
13 mi
·
17 min
24
Turn sharp right
4.1 mi
·
9 min
25
Turn left onto Autauga County 8
3.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Autauga County 8
26
Turn right onto Autauga County 40
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Autauga County 40
27
Arrive at your destination
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 98.4 miles from Florence, AL, or about 2h 8m 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 43 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.4 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evergreen, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 196.8 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.4 mi from Florence, AL · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.4 miles from Florence, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.72 one way
$59.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.63 | $65.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.32 | $70.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.45 | $86.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59 | 0 | $20.66 | $9.45 |
| Efficient EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.22 | $7.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.7 | 0 | $27.55 | $12.60 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Evergreen, AL
Night in Evergreen on Wednesday
Local time
10:00 PM
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
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
4h 17m 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 196.8 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crest Street, Woodward Avenue, Wheeler Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.4 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 $29.72 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 17m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, AL to Evergreen, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florence, AL to Evergreen, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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