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Trip from Florence, AL to Troy, AL

Drive Time

4h 58m

Distance

253.1 mi

407 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 45m ★
6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Florence, AL to Troy, AL covers 253.1 miles and takes about 4h 58m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.2 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.69 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

126.6 miles from Florence, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Florence, AL to Troy, AL covers 253.1 miles and takes about 4h 58m, 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 30 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 93.2 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 10.7 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 22 significant decision points across 253.1 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 22 key points

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

8
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
8
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
7
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
7
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
7
207.4 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in

Take the exit toward Ann Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward Ann Street

Towns Along This Route

Between Florence, AL and Troy, 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 93.2 mi 1h 43m
University of North Alabama Highway 55.1 mi 1h 5m
Heroes Highway 43.8 mi 46m
Troy Highway 34.7 mi 41m
US 231 4.5 mi 5m
Wheeler Highway 4.3 mi 5m
Woodward Avenue 3.2 mi 5m
I 85 2.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 93.2 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence, AL and Troy, 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 onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
4

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

3.2 mi · 5 min · Woodward Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

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.
6

Turn left onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20

4.3 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway
Use the left lane.
7

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.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I-65 South: Birmingham
9

Merge onto I 65

44 mi · 46 min · Heroes Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 38 sec
Exit 265 Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 22 West: Memphis Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 27 sec
Toward Montgomery Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 65

93 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

393 ft · 9 sec
Exit 171 Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
16

Continue on I 85

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 85
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 3 Toward Ann Street Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn right onto Ann Street

436 ft · 8 sec · Ann Street
19

Keep slight left at fork onto Zelda Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
20

Continue on Carter Hill Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
21

Turn left onto McGehee Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · McGehee Road
22

Continue on US 82; US 231

35 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
23

Continue on US 231

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 231
24

Turn left onto Trojan Way

1.5 mi · 2 min · Trojan Way
Use the left lane.
25

Continue on Orion Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Orion Street
26

Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Fairview Avenue
27

Turn right onto US 29

0.6 mi · 59 sec · North 3 Notch Street
28

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

0.1 mi · 38 sec · East Walnut Street
29

Turn left

87 ft · 6 sec
30

Arrive at 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 126.6 miles from Florence, AL, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.2 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 126.6 miles or 2h 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 4h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, 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.

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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 Florence, AL

This is one driving day of about 253.1 miles and 4h 58m.

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 93.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 126.6 mi from Florence, AL · 2h 28m into the drive

Downtown Columbiana, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

127 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 126.6 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 93.2 miles.

Arriving in Troy, AL

The final approach into Troy, 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 Troy, AL.

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

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 113.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.69 one way

$77.38 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $42.44 $84.88
premium $4.61 $45.94 $91.87
diesel $5.64 $56.23 $112.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75.9 0 $26.58 $12.15
Efficient EV 63.3 0 $22.15 $10.12
EV Truck/SUV 101.2 1 $35.43 $16.20

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 4 days ago

Origin

Florence, AL

Morning in Florence on Monday

Local time

11:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, AL

Morning in Troy on Monday

Local time

11:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Columbiana, AL

127 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

4h 58m 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 Troy, AL covers 253.1 miles and takes about 4h 58m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.6 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 $38.69 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 253.1 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 10.7 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.
Between Florence, AL and Troy, AL, road signs point toward Fultondale and Montgomery.

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