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Trip from Trussville, AL to Florence, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

127.8 mi

206 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Jefferson and St. Clair counties in Alabama, United States

Trussville, AL

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city and county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

Florence, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Trussville, AL to Florence, AL covers 127.8 miles and takes about 2h 38m 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 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.4 miles on University of North Alabama Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.30 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

63.9 miles from Trussville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
University of North Alabama Highway 55.4 mi 1h 6m
I 65 43.9 mi 46m
I 59 8.4 mi 9m
Woodward Avenue 4.2 mi 7m
Wheeler Highway 4.2 mi 5m
Gadsden Highway 2.1 mi 3m
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 Trussville, AL and Florence, AL.

1

Start on this road

197 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto Linden Street

114 ft · 7 sec · Linden Street
3

Turn right onto CR 94

384 ft · 11 sec · South Chalkville Road
4

Turn right onto US 11

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Continue on US 11

2.1 mi · 3 min · Gadsden Highway
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Birmingham Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto I 459

0.3 mi · 16 sec · John M. Harbert III Freeway
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 33A Toward I 59 South: Birmingham Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 59

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 59
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 128 Toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

324 ft · 7 sec
Toward AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on AL 79

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Tallapoosa Street
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on AL 79

1.4 mi · 2 min · Vanderbilt Road
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn left onto Cedar Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Cedar Street
Use the left lane.
15

At end of road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Erwin Dairy Road
Use the left / right lanes.
16

Continue on 47th Avenue North

0.6 mi · 1 min · 47th Avenue North
17

Turn sharp right onto US 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · Decatur Highway
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 65 North: Huntsville Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 65

44 mi · 46 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 310 Toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
21

Turn left onto AL 157

200 ft · 3 sec · Section Line Road
22

Continue on AL 157

55 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
Use the straight lane.
23

Merge onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20; AL 157

4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn right onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17

4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25

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.
26

Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

437 ft · 15 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto South Pine Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · South Pine Street
28

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 63.9 miles from Trussville, AL, or about 1h 17m 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 28 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.9 miles or 1h 17m 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 6m

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 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 127.8 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Trussville, 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.

city and county seat of Cullman County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cullman, AL

64 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

Kimberly, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cullman, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Trussville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Wings Rings & Things By Joe & Deb

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.1

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+12058369394

Chicken Salad Chick

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

1 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Trussville, Alabama

1.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Maple Avenue Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Trussville, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Café de Frida

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Florence, Alabama

1.4 mi

Toasty Cafe & Health Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Florence, Alabama

1.1 mi

Wings Rings & Things By Joe & Deb

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+12058369394

Chicken Salad Chick

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12055371170

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Trussville, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12056558498

Visit website

Jack's Family Restaurant

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+16592197386

Visit website

Alamitos Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.9

Cullman, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12567348020

Visit website

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.3

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+12057148066

Visit website

Maple Avenue Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Trussville, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Café de Frida

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.8

Florence, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12562753601

Toasty Cafe & Health Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127.8

Florence, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12563492283

Makers Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.4

Morris, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

Visit website

Red Bike Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 9.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–3:30 pm

+12052014507

Visit website

Punch Love Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Church Street Coffee & Books

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.1

Mountain Brook, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12058701117

Visit website

June Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 54.8

Good Hope, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 63.9

Cullman, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 63.9

Cullman, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 63.9

Cullman, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 54.8

Good Hope, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 54.8

Good Hope, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12563381277

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 63.9

Cullman, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 118.7

Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

McFarland Park Shoalsfest

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 127.8

Florence, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12567408817

Visit website

Rickwood Caverns State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 36.5

Warrior, Alabama

+12056479692

Visit website

Sportsman Lake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 63.9

Cullman, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12567343052

Visit website

West Blount Corn Maze

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 36.5

Warrior, Alabama

Hours: Closed

+12058599983

Visit website

WildWater Cullman

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 54.8

Cullman, Alabama

+18338389453

Visit website

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 9.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12052542025

Visit website

Cosby Lake Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Pinson, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12056801223

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Birmingham

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Birmingham
8
3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 59 South: Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 33A Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
7
12.3 mi into trip | ~16m 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
12.6 mi into trip | ~16m 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...
7
16.4 mi into trip | ~25m 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.30 one way

$38.60 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $21.19 $42.38
premium $4.56 $22.94 $45.88
diesel $5.61 $28.22 $56.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.3 0 $13.42 $6.13
Efficient EV 32 0 $11.18 $5.11
EV Truck/SUV 51.1 0 $17.89 $8.18

Gas CO2

45 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Trussville, AL

Afternoon in Trussville on Saturday

Local time

3:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Florence, AL

Afternoon in Florence on Saturday

Local time

3:55 PM

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

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

2h 38m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 13.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

127.8 mi in 2h 38m — 43% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: University of North Alabama Highway.

43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.4 mi on University of North Alabama Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 127.8 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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Trussville, AL and Florence, AL, road signs point toward Tarrant and Moulton.

Tarrant

12.6 mi in | ~16m

Moulton

61.6 mi in | ~1h 14m

About the Cities

Arriving in Florence, AL

Full guide →

Florence is a city in northwest Alabama near Mississippi and Tennessee.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 127.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.4 miles on University of North Alabama Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Florence, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Florence, AL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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