If you are planning to travel from Florence to Brewton, expect a journey covering 307.1 miles across the state of Alabama. This trip typically takes about 5 hours and 56 minutes, making it a manageable, albeit long, day trip if you get an early start. You will be navigating local routes like Crest Street, Woodward Avenue, and Wheeler Highway rather than sticking to major interstates. Budgeting around $47 for fuel is a smart move before you head out. Since the entire drive stays within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local feel from start to finish.
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
153.5 miles from Florence, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
171.4 mi
3h 8m
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi
1h 5m
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi
46m
US 31
23.4 mi
34m
Wheeler Highway
4.3 mi
5m
Woodward Avenue
3.2 mi
5m
US 43
2.5 mi
4m
US 84
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 171.4 mi, about 3h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, AL and Brewton, AL.
1
Start on North Pine Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North Pine Street
2
Turn left onto Crest Street
131 ft·11 sec·Crest Street
3
Turn right onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
1.5 mi·2 min·US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
4
Turn left onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
3.2 mi·5 min·Woodward Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
1.0 mi·1 min·US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20
4.3 mi·5 min·Wheeler Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 157
55 mi·1 hr 5 min·University of North Alabama Highway
Toward Moulton, CullmanUse the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I-65 South: Birmingham
9
Merge onto I 65
44 mi·46 min·Heroes Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·38 sec
Exit 265Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, FultondaleUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·37 sec
Toward I 22 West: MemphisUse the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·27 sec
Toward MontgomeryUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 65
171 mi·3 hr 8 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville
15
Turn left
97 ft·7 sec
16
Turn left onto US 84
0.7 mi·49 sec·US 84
17
Turn right onto Conecuh County 58
0.1 mi·9 sec·Conecuh County 58
18
Turn straight onto US 31
23 mi·34 min·US 31
19
Turn sharp right onto Belleville Avenue
103 ft·8 sec·Belleville Avenue
20
Turn left onto Bob Teller Drive
177 ft·7 sec·Bob Teller Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Bob Teller Drive
Trip Plan
To make this nearly six-hour journey comfortable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are navigating local roads, keep a close eye on your navigation to avoid missing turns on the more complex sections of the route. Departing early in the morning is your best bet to ensure you reach Brewton before dark, especially since the local roads lack the lighting and consistency of major highways. With a fuel budget of $47, verify your tank levels before leaving Florence to avoid unnecessary stops in smaller towns. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, stay alert and prioritize your comfort by pacing your travel time across the full duration of the trip.
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 153.5 miles from Florence, AL, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 171.4 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 68 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.5 miles or 2h 58m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brewton, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Florence, 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 Florence, AL
This is one driving day of about 307.1 miles and 5h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Florence, 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 171.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 110.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.7 mi into trip|~16m in|AL 157 / University of North Alabama Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 157 / University of North Alabama Highway toward Moulton, Cullman
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Moulton, Cullman
5
66 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|I 65 / Heroes Highway
Merge onto I 65 / Heroes Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
109.8 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 265
Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
7
110.4 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 22 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
7
110.9 mi into trip|~2h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Montgomery
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.38 one way
$92.76 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$50.91
$101.83
premium
$4.56
$55.12
$110.24
diesel
$5.61
$67.80
$135.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92.1
1
$32.25
$14.74
Efficient EV
76.8
0
$26.87
$12.28
EV Truck/SUV
122.8
1
$42.99
$19.65
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Florence, AL
Evening
in Florence on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brewton, AL
Evening
in Brewton on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Hoover, AL
154 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
25 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
5h 56m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 116.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features 0% highway share, meaning your speed and rhythm will fluctuate as you navigate through various local roads. The path relies on Woodward Avenue and Wheeler Highway to bridge the distance, creating a technical driving experience rather than a high-speed cruise. You should anticipate frequent adjustments to your driving style throughout the 307.1-mile trek. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, you will find the road character remains engaging and varied from the moment you leave Florence until you arrive in Brewton.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 171.4 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and University of North Alabama Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near AL 157 / University of North Alabama Highway.
Driving Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 307.1 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 10.7 miles (AL 157 / University of North Alabama Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66 miles (I 65 / Heroes Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Florence, AL and Brewton, AL, road signs point toward Fultondale, Montgomery and Monroeville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 56m. Total distance: 307.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 171.4 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Brewton, 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 10.7 miles (AL 157 / University of North Alabama Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66 miles (I 65 / Heroes Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brewton, AL before the return drive.
