The drive from Livingston, AL to Florence, AL covers 182.8 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 13, I 20, US 43 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.8 miles on AL 13.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.61 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
91.4 miles from Livingston, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 182.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h highway drive covering 182.8 miles, with most of the trip on AL 13 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.8 miles on AL 13.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 13 and I 20. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near I 20; I 59.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.3 miles (I 359; US 11; AL 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip|~7m in|I 20; I 59
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
58.1 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
5
58.3 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|I 359; US 11; AL 69
Merge onto I 359; US 11; AL 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
62.2 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|10th Street
Turn left onto 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
182.5 mi into trip|~3h 59m in|West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AL 13
87.8 mi
2h 1m
I 20
54.1 mi
57m
US 43
30.4 mi
42m
I 359
2.5 mi
2m
North Washington Street
2 mi
3m
AL 28
1.7 mi
2m
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.5 mi
2m
Main Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
AL 13
— 87.8 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, AL and Florence, AL.
1
Start on US 11; AL 28
187 ft·10 sec·North Street
2
Turn right onto US 11; AL 28
2.0 mi·3 min·North Washington Street
3
Turn left onto AL 28
1.7 mi·2 min·AL 28
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; I 59
54 mi·57 min·I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 71BToward I 359 North, I 69 North: TuscaloosaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 359; US 11; AL 69
2.1 mi·2 min·I 359; US 11; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.4 mi·33 sec·I 359; AL 69
9
Continue on US 43; AL 69
1.5 mi·2 min·Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.2 mi·43 sec·10th Street
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto Main Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Avenue
12
Continue on US 43
29 mi·39 min·US 43
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on AL 13
33 mi·46 min·AL 13
14
Continue on US 278; AL 13
0.5 mi·43 sec·US 278; AL 13
15
Continue on AL 13
55 mi·1 hr 15 min·AL 13
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
1.8 mi·3 min·US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
437 ft·15 sec·West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto South Pine Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·South Pine Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Pine Street
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 91.4 miles from Livingston, AL, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.8 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 40 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.4 miles or 1h 52m 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 14m
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 Livingston, 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 Livingston, AL
This is one driving day of about 182.8 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Livingston, 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 AL 13 for about 87.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.4 mi from Livingston, AL
· 1h 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.61 one way
$55.21 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$30.31
$60.61
premium
$4.56
$32.81
$65.62
diesel
$5.61
$40.36
$80.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tuscumbia, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Red E Charging Station
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.8
0
$19.19
$8.77
Efficient EV
45.7
0
$16.00
$7.31
EV Truck/SUV
73.1
0
$25.59
$11.70
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Livingston, AL
Morning
in Livingston on Saturday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Florence, AL
Morning
in Florence on Saturday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Jasper, AL
91 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 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 Livingston, AL to Florence, AL covers 182.8 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 13, I 20, US 43. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.4 miles from Livingston, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.61 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.3 miles (I 359; US 11; AL 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Livingston, AL to Florence, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
