Origin
Trussville, AL
Morning in Trussville on Thursday
Local time
9:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trussville, AL to East Florence, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
131.5 mi
212 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trussville, AL
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East Florence, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Trussville, AL to East Florence, AL covers 131.5 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Linden Street, South Chalkville Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.86 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.
Midpoint
65.7 miles from Trussville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 131.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 131.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Linden Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Trussville, AL to East Florence, AL is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Trussville, AL to East Florence, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Street | — | — |
| South Chalkville Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Gadsden Highway | — | — |
| I 459 North | — | — |
| John M | — | — |
| I 59 South | — | — |
| AL 79 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Linden Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trussville, AL and East Florence, AL.
1
Start on the route
197 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Street
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Linden Street
3
Turn right onto South Chalkville Road
384 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Chalkville Road
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Gadsden Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Gadsden Highway
6
Take the ramp left toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Birmingham
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 459 North: Gadsden, Birmingham
7
Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Birmingham
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 59 South: Birmingham
9
Merge slight right
8.4 mi
·
9 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
11
Keep slight right to continue on AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant
325 ft
·
8 sec
·
AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant
12
Continue on Tallapoosa Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Tallapoosa Street
13
Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vanderbilt Road
14
Turn left onto Cedar Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cedar Street
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Erwin Dairy Road
16
Continue on 47th Avenue North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
47th Avenue North
17
Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Decatur Highway
18
Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 65 North: Huntsville
19
Merge slight left
44 mi
·
47 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
21
Turn left onto Section Line Road
200 ft
·
4 sec
·
Section Line Road
22
Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
University of North Alabama Highway
23
Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Highway
24
Turn right
7.9 mi
·
11 min
25
Turn right onto Huntsville Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Huntsville Road
26
Turn left onto Midway Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Midway Street
27
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65.7 miles from Trussville, AL, or about 1h 6m 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 29 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
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 Trussville, 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 Trussville, AL
This is one driving day of about 131.5 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Trussville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.7 mi from Trussville, AL · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.7 miles from Trussville, 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
$19.86 one way
$39.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
| premium | $4.56 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.03 | $58.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.81 | $6.31 |
| Efficient EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.41 | $8.42 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
East Florence, AL
Morning in East Florence on Thursday
Local time
9:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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 12m 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 Trussville, AL to East Florence, AL covers 131.5 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Linden Street, South Chalkville Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.7 miles from Trussville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.86 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.
The drive from Trussville, AL to East Florence, AL is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Trussville, AL to East Florence, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Trussville, AL to East Florence, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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