The drive from Troy, AL to Florence, AL covers 253.2 miles and takes about 4h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, University of North Alabama Highway, US 231 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 138.3 miles on I 65.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.24 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
126.6 miles from Troy, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 253.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 58m highway drive covering 253.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and University of North Alabama Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 138.3 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 138.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and University of North Alabama Highway. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Walnut Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 253.2 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
8
45.5 mi into trip|~58m in
Turn left toward Ann Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 3
Toward Ann Street South
5
45.8 mi into trip|~59m in|I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
187 mi into trip|~3h 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
6
252.9 mi into trip|~4h 57m in|West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Troy, AL and Florence, AL, road signs point toward Ann Street South and Moulton.
Ann Street South
45.5 mi in|~58m
Moulton
187 mi in|~3h 35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
138.3 mi
2h 31m
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi
1h 6m
US 231
39.2 mi
46m
Woodward Avenue
4.2 mi
7m
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi
5m
I 85
2.5 mi
3m
US 43
1.8 mi
3m
Trojan Way
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 138.3 mi, about 2h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, AL and Florence, AL.
1
Start on this road
87 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·East Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto US 29
0.6 mi·59 sec·North 3 Notch Street
4
Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue
0.2 mi·19 sec·West Fairview Avenue
5
Turn right onto Orion Street
0.1 mi·10 sec·Orion Street
6
Turn straight onto Trojan Way
1.5 mi·2 min·Trojan Way
7
Turn right onto US 231
3.1 mi·3 min·US 231
8
Continue on US 231
36 mi·42 min·US 231
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi·2 min·McGehee Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Carter Hill Road
11
Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Zelda Road
12
Turn right onto Ann Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Ann Street
13
Turn left
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 3Toward Ann Street SouthUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 85
2.5 mi·3 min·I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
16
Merge onto I 65; US 82
138 mi·2 hr 31 min·I 65; US 82
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
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 126.6 miles from Troy, AL, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 138.3 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 56 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.6 miles or 2h 28m 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
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 Troy, 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 Troy, AL
This is one driving day of about 253.2 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Troy, 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 I 65 for about 138.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.6 mi from Troy, AL
· 2h 28m 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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 139.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76
0
$26.59
$12.15
Efficient EV
63.3
0
$22.15
$10.13
EV Truck/SUV
101.3
1
$35.45
$16.20
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Troy, AL
Afternoon
in Troy on Friday
Local time
12:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Florence, AL
Afternoon
in Florence on Friday
Local time
12:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Hoover, AL
127 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
1 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 58m 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 Troy, AL to Florence, AL covers 253.2 miles and takes about 4h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, University of North Alabama Highway, US 231. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.6 miles from Troy, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.24 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 253.2 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Troy, AL and Florence, AL, road signs point toward Ann Street South and Moulton.
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.
