Origin
Lanett, AL
Evening in Lanett on Wednesday
Local time
6:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lanett, AL to Florence, AL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
249.7 mi
402 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lanett, AL
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Florence, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lanett, AL to Florence, AL covers 249.7 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Lanier Avenue, 2nd Street South, South Gilmer Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.71 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
124.8 miles from Lanett, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 20m drive with frequent turns across 249.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Lanier Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lanett, AL to Florence, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Lanier Avenue | — | — |
| 2nd Street South | — | — |
| South Gilmer Avenue | — | — |
| Broad Avenue | — | — |
| I-85 South | — | — |
| US 280 West | — | — |
| Gateway Drive | — | — |
| Birmingham Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Lanier Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lanett, AL and Florence, AL.
1
Start on North Lanier Avenue
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Lanier Avenue
2
Continue on North Lanier Avenue
390 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Lanier Avenue
3
Turn left onto 2nd Street South
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
2nd Street South
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Gilmer Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gilmer Avenue
5
Continue on Broad Avenue
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Broad Avenue
6
Take the ramp straight toward I-85 South: Montgomery
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I-85 South: Montgomery
7
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
21 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
285 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
10
Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gateway Drive
11
Continue on Birmingham Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Birmingham Highway
12
Continue straight
104 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
14
Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Mountain Expressway
15
Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carraway Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Finley Boulevard
17
Turn right onto 19th Street North
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street North
18
Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 65 North
19
Merge slight left
48 mi
·
51 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
21
Turn left onto Section Line Road
200 ft
·
4 sec
·
Section Line Road
22
Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
University of North Alabama Highway
23
Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Wheeler Highway
24
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodward Avenue
25
Take the exit slight right
1.8 mi
·
3 min
26
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
436 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
27
Turn right onto South Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Pine Street
28
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 124.8 miles from Lanett, AL, or about 2h 10m 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 55 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.8 miles or 2h 10m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lanett, 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 Lanett, AL
This is one driving day of about 249.7 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Lanett, 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 124.8 mi from Lanett, AL · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.8 miles from Lanett, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Florence, AL
The final approach into Florence, 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 Florence, 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
$37.71 one way
$75.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $41.40 | $82.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.13 | $110.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.22 | $11.99 |
| Efficient EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.85 | $9.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.9 | 1 | $34.96 | $15.98 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Florence, AL
Evening in Florence on Wednesday
Local time
6:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 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 Lanett, AL to Florence, AL covers 249.7 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Lanier Avenue, 2nd Street South, South Gilmer Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.8 miles from Lanett, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.71 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 straightforward 4h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lanett, AL to Florence, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lanett, AL to Florence, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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