Origin
Florence, AL
Afternoon in Florence on Saturday
Local time
3:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, AL to Trussville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
123.7 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 29m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
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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Trussville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, AL to Trussville, AL covers 123.7 miles and takes about 2h 39m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.68 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 Florence, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crest Street | — | — |
| Woodward Avenue | — | — |
| Wheeler Highway | — | — |
| University of North Alabama Highway | — | — |
| I-65 South | — | — |
| Heroes Highway | — | — |
| Walkers Chapel Road | — | — |
| Fultondale | — | — |
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 Trussville, 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
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Heroes Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Walkers Chapel Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Walkers Chapel Road
11
Keep slight left to continue on Fultondale
272 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fultondale
12
Turn left onto Walker Chapel Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Walker Chapel Road
13
Continue on New Castle Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
New Castle Road
14
Turn right onto Black Creek Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Creek Road
15
Continue on Pinehill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pinehill Road
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinson Valley Parkway
17
Turn slight right
194 ft
·
7 sec
18
Turn right onto Lawson Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawson Road
19
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Airport Road
20
Continue on Zion City Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Zion City Road
21
Turn left onto Tarrant Huffman Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tarrant Huffman Road
22
Continue on 96th Street North
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
96th Street North
23
Continue on Red Lane Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Lane Road
24
Turn right onto Parkway East
413 ft
·
11 sec
·
Parkway East
25
Continue on Parkway East
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
Parkway East
26
Continue on Roebuck Parkway
525 ft
·
13 sec
·
Roebuck Parkway
27
Turn left onto Gadsden Highway
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Gadsden Highway
28
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
29
Turn left onto Glenn Avenue
381 ft
·
19 sec
·
Glenn Avenue
30
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Linden Street
31
Turn right
197 ft
·
14 sec
32
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 Florence, AL, or about 1h 19m 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 19m 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 10m
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 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 123.7 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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.
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 Florence, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.68 one way
$37.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $20.51 | $41.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $22.20 | $44.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.31 | $54.62 |
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: 43.3 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 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.82 | $4.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.32 | $7.92 |
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
Afternoon in Trussville on Saturday
Local time
3:57 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
2h 39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
123.7 mi in 2h 39m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Crest Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Florence, AL to Trussville, AL is easy. At 2h 39m 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 Florence, AL to Trussville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Florence, AL
Full guide →Florence is a city in northwest Alabama near Mississippi and Tennessee.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 123.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, AL to Trussville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Trussville, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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