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Trip from Kansas, AL to East Florence, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

75.8 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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

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Downtown Kansas, AL, AL

Kansas, AL

Dany Castrejon

Downtown East Florence, AL, AL

East Florence, AL

Efrem Efre

Trip Overview

The drive from Kansas, AL to East Florence, AL covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on AL 13, AL 118, US 43 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67 miles on AL 13. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.45 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

37.9 miles from Kansas, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AL 13 67 mi 1h 33m
AL 118 4.5 mi 6m
US 43 1.7 mi 2m
Veterans Drive 1 mi 2m
Huntsville Road 0.7 mi 1m
US 278 0.5 mi <1m
Rutledge Street 0.2 mi <1m
South Royal Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AL 13 — 67 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas, AL and East Florence, AL.

1

Start on South Oak Avenue

24 ft · 1 sec · South Oak Avenue
2

Continue on Rutledge Street

0.2 mi · 59 sec · Rutledge Street
3

Turn left onto AL 118

4.5 mi · 6 min · AL 118
4

Turn right onto AL 13

12 mi · 17 min · AL 13
5

Continue on US 278; AL 13

0.5 mi · 43 sec · US 278; AL 13
6

Continue on AL 13

55 mi · 1 hr 15 min · AL 13
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit

176 ft · 5 sec
Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn right onto Veterans Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive
10

Turn left onto South Royal Avenue

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Royal Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Enter roundabout onto Huntsville Road

12 ft · 0 sec · Huntsville Road
12

Continue on Huntsville Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Huntsville Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left onto Midway Street

60 ft · 2 sec · Midway Street
14

Arrive at destination

Midway 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.9 miles from Kansas, AL, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67 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 17 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.9 miles or 54m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Florence, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Kansas, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kansas, AL

This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Kansas, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AL 13 for about 67 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Phil Campbell, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Phil Campbell, AL

38 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

Haleyville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bear Creek, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Kansas, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before AL 13 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67 miles.

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 Coffee Stop

Toasty Cafe & Health Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Florence, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75.8

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12563492283

Café de Frida

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Florence, Alabama

1.8 mi

Toasty Cafe & Health Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75.8

Florence, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12563492283

Café de Frida

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Florence, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12562753601

Red E Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 70.4

Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 70.4

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12563830321

Visit website

Flo Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 27.1

Haleyville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883568911

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 70.4

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 70.4

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 70.4

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Visit website

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.8 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.9 mi from route

Natural Bridge Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 16.3

Natural Bridge, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12054865330

Visit website

McFarland Park Shoalsfest

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 75.8

Florence, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12567408817

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 75.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | AL 118

Turn left onto AL 118

Navigation decision point

5
72.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20

Take the exit onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
73.9 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
75 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | South Royal Avenue

Turn left onto South Royal Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | Huntsville Road

Enter roundabout onto Huntsville Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.45 one way

$22.90 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.57 $25.13
premium $4.56 $13.61 $27.21
diesel $5.61 $16.74 $33.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.96 $3.64
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.63 $3.03
EV Truck/SUV 30.3 0 $10.61 $4.85

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 19, 2026

Origin

Kansas, AL

Evening in Kansas on Sunday

Local time

5:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Florence, AL

Evening in East Florence on Sunday

Local time

5:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

1h 48m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

75.8 mi in 1h 48m, mostly highway — 67 mi of that is on AL 13.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67 mi on AL 13.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 13 and AL 118. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near AL 118.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (AL 118): Navigation decision point; at 72.3 miles (US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67 miles on AL 13. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (AL 118): Navigation decision point; at 72.3 miles (US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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