Origin
Pike Road, AL
Night in Pike Road on Tuesday
Local time
10:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pike Road, AL to Florence, AL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
224.3 mi
361 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pike Road, AL
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Florence, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pike Road, AL to Florence, AL covers 224.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Pike Road, Ray Thorington Road, Vaughn Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.87 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
112.2 miles from Pike Road, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 224.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Pike Road 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 3h 37m 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 Pike Road, AL to Florence, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Pike Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ray Thorington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vaughn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Halcyon Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Taylor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-85 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AL 157 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Old Pike Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Road, AL and Florence, AL.
1
Start on Flinn Road
135 ft
·
13 sec
·
Flinn Road
2
Turn left onto Old Pike Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Pike Road
3
Turn left onto Ray Thorington Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ray Thorington Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vaughn Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Vaughn Road
5
Turn right onto Halcyon Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Halcyon Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Taylor Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Road
7
Take the ramp straight toward I-85 South, US 80 West: Montgomery
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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I-85 South, US 80 West: Montgomery
8
Merge slight left
8.8 mi
·
10 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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I-65 North: Birmingham
10
Merge slight left
138 mi
·
2 hr 31 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
12
Turn left onto Section Line Road
200 ft
·
4 sec
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Section Line Road
13
Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
University of North Alabama Highway
14
Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Wheeler Highway
15
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodward Avenue
16
Take the exit slight right
1.8 mi
·
3 min
17
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
436 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
18
Turn right onto South Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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South Pine Street
19
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 112.2 miles from Pike Road, AL, or about 1h 48m 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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.2 miles or 1h 48m 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 58m
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 Pike Road, 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 Pike Road, AL
This is one driving day of about 224.3 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pike Road, 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 112.2 mi from Pike Road, AL · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.2 miles from Pike Road, 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
$33.87 one way
$67.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.19 | $74.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.26 | $80.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.52 | $99.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.55 | $10.77 |
| Efficient EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.63 | $8.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.40 | $14.36 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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
Night in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
10:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Hoover, AL
112 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
3h 37m 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 Pike Road, AL to Florence, AL covers 224.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Pike Road, Ray Thorington Road, Vaughn Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.2 miles from Pike Road, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.87 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 37m 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 Pike Road, AL to Florence, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pike Road, AL to Florence, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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