Origin
Florence, AL
Afternoon in Florence on Thursday
Local time
1:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, AL to Semmes, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 57m
Distance
337.4 mi
543 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 46m
★
6 AM
6h 57m
8 AM
7h 20m
10 AM
7h 5m
12 PM
7h 3m
3 PM
7h 6m
5 PM
7h 19m
8 PM
6h 50m
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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Semmes, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, AL to Semmes, AL covers 337.4 miles and takes about 6h 57m 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, Andrew Jackson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.96 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
168.7 miles from Florence, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 57m. Total distance: 337.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 57m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 57m drive with frequent turns across 337.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, AL to Semmes, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crest Street | — | — |
| Woodward Avenue | — | — |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | — | — |
| Highway 43 | — | — |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | — | — |
| Military Road | — | — |
| US 82 West | — | — |
| US 45 South | — | — |
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 Semmes, 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
Continue straight
24 mi
·
28 min
7
Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
8
Continue on U.S. Highway 43
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Highway 43
9
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
10
Turn right
34 mi
·
49 min
11
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
12
Continue on Military Road
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Military Road
13
Continue on Military Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Military Road
14
Continue on Military Road
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
Military Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
16
Exit the roundabout onto US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
17
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
5 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
19
Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
20
Turn left
15 mi
·
16 min
21
Continue straight
64 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
22
Keep slight right
19 mi
·
21 min
23
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
24
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
25
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
6 min
26
Continue straight
5.5 mi
·
6 min
27
Continue straight
2.7 mi
·
3 min
28
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
1 min
29
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
4 min
30
Continue straight
9.8 mi
·
11 min
31
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
32
Continue straight
4.9 mi
·
5 min
33
Continue straight
17 mi
·
20 min
34
Keep slight left
52 mi
·
58 min
35
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
36
Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Industrial Parkway
37
Turn left onto Newburn Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburn Road
38
Continue on Schillinger Road North
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Schillinger Road North
39
Turn right
138 ft
·
5 sec
40
Turn right onto Moffett Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Moffett Road
41
Turn left onto Wulff Road
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wulff Road
42
Turn right
49 ft
·
6 sec
43
Turn right
89 ft
·
6 sec
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.7 miles from Florence, AL, or about 3h 28m 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 74 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.7 miles or 3h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Semmes, 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.
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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 Florence, AL
This is one driving day of about 337.4 miles and 6h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 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 168.7 mi from Florence, AL · 3h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.7 miles from Florence, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Semmes, AL
The final approach into Semmes, 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 Semmes, 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
$50.96 one way
$101.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $55.94 | $111.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $60.56 | $121.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.49 | $148.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.2 | 1 | $35.43 | $16.20 |
| Efficient EV | 84.4 | 0 | $29.52 | $13.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135 | 1 | $47.24 | $21.59 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Semmes, AL
Afternoon in Semmes on Thursday
Local time
1:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Columbus, MS
169 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
6h 57m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Semmes, AL covers 337.4 miles and takes about 6h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crest Street, Woodward Avenue, Andrew Jackson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.7 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 $50.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, AL to Semmes, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florence, AL to Semmes, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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