Origin
Prichard, AL
Night in Prichard on Tuesday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prichard, AL to East Florence, AL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 35m
Distance
368.8 mi
594 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 22m
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6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 42m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prichard, AL
Ludovic Delot
East Florence, AL
Efrem Efre
Trip Overview
The drive from Prichard, AL to East Florence, AL covers 368.8 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Wilson Avenue, I 65, AL 157 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.70 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
184.4 miles from Prichard, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 35m drive with frequent turns across 368.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Wilson 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 5h 35m 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 Prichard, AL to East Florence, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Wilson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AL 157 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Section Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| University of North Alabama Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wheeler Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Huntsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Midway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Wilson Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prichard, AL and East Florence, AL.
1
Start on East Azan Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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East Azan Street
2
Turn left onto North Wilson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Wilson Avenue
3
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
4
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
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I 65: Montgomery
7
Merge slight left
300 mi
·
5 hr 25 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
9
Turn left onto Section Line Road
200 ft
·
4 sec
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Section Line Road
10
Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
University of North Alabama Highway
11
Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Highway
12
Turn right
7.9 mi
·
11 min
13
Turn right onto Huntsville Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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Huntsville Road
14
Turn left onto Midway Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
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Midway Street
15
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 184.4 miles from Prichard, AL, or about 2h 47m 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 81 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.4 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Florence, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Prichard, 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 Prichard, AL
This is one driving day of about 368.8 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Prichard, 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 184.4 mi from Prichard, AL · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.4 miles from Prichard, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Florence, AL
The final approach into East 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 East 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
$55.70 one way
$111.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $61.14 | $122.28 |
| premium | $4.56 | $66.20 | $132.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.43 | $162.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.72 | $17.70 |
| Efficient EV | 92.2 | 1 | $32.27 | $14.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.5 | 1 | $51.63 | $23.60 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
East Florence, AL
Night in East Florence on Tuesday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Columbiana, AL
184 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
22 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
5h 35m 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 Prichard, AL to East Florence, AL covers 368.8 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Wilson Avenue, I 65, AL 157. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184.4 miles from Prichard, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.70 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 5h 35m 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 Prichard, AL to East Florence, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Prichard, AL to East Florence, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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