The drive from Odenville, AL to Florence, AL covers 142.5 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on University of North Alabama Highway, I 65, I 20 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.4 miles on University of North Alabama Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.52 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
71.3 miles from Odenville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 142.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Odenville, AL to Florence, AL covers 142.5 miles and takes about 2h 59m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
University of North Alabama Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 55.4 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 27.1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 142.5 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 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.5 miles (Erwin Dairy Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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27.1 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 128
Toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
8
27.4 mi into trip|~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Ta...
6
29.5 mi into trip|~42m in|Erwin Dairy Road
At end of road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
31.1 mi into trip|~46m in|US 31 / Decatur Highway
Turn sharp right onto US 31 / Decatur Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
76.3 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 310
Toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Odenville, AL and Florence, AL, road signs point toward Tarrant and Moulton.
Tarrant
27.4 mi in|~38m
Moulton
76.3 mi in|~1h 35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi
1h 6m
I 65
43.9 mi
46m
I 20
15.8 mi
18m
US 411
10.4 mi
15m
Woodward Avenue
4.2 mi
7m
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi
5m
US 43
1.8 mi
3m
Vanderbilt Road
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
University of North Alabama Highway
— 55.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odenville, AL and Florence, AL.
1
Start on Alabama Street
249 ft·16 sec·Alabama Street
2
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·1st Avenue
3
Turn right onto Burgess Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Burgess Drive
4
Turn left onto US 411; AL 174
10 mi·15 min·US 411; AL 174
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 20 West: Birmingham
6
Merge onto I 20
16 mi·18 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 128Toward AL 79: Tallapoosa StreetUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
324 ft·7 sec
Toward AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, TarrantUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on AL 79
0.3 mi·36 sec·Tallapoosa Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on AL 79
1.4 mi·2 min·Vanderbilt Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Cedar Street
0.4 mi·59 sec·Cedar Street
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Erwin Dairy Road
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Continue on 47th Avenue North
0.6 mi·1 min·47th Avenue North
14
Turn sharp right onto US 31
0.9 mi·1 min·Decatur Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·41 sec
Toward I 65 North: HuntsvilleUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 65
44 mi·46 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 310Toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
18
Turn left onto AL 157
200 ft·3 sec·Section Line Road
19
Continue on AL 157
55 mi·1 hr 6 min·University of North Alabama Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Merge onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20; AL 157
4.2 mi·5 min·Wheeler Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
4.2 mi·7 min·Woodward Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
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.
23
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
437 ft·15 sec·West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto South Pine Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·South Pine Street
25
Arrive at destination
North Pine Street
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 71.3 miles from Odenville, AL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.4 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 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.3 miles or 1h 30m 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 24m
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 Odenville, 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 Odenville, AL
This is one driving day of about 142.5 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Odenville, 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 University of North Alabama Highway for about 55.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.3 mi from Odenville, AL
· 1h 30m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 29.5
In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.8
0
$14.96
$6.84
Efficient EV
35.6
0
$12.47
$5.70
EV Truck/SUV
57
0
$19.95
$9.12
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Odenville, AL
Morning
in Odenville on Saturday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Florence, AL
Morning
in Florence on Saturday
Local time
10:20 AM
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
2h 59m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Odenville, AL to Florence, AL covers 142.5 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are University of North Alabama Highway, I 65, I 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.3 miles from Odenville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 142.5 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 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.5 miles (Erwin Dairy Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Odenville, AL and Florence, AL, road signs point toward Tarrant and Moulton.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Freedom Riders National Monument.
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.
