Origin
Tuscumbia, AL
Morning in Tuscumbia on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuscumbia, AL to 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
12m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuscumbia, AL
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Florence, AL
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Tuscumbia and Florence, Alabama, is a quick 7.1-mile transit that takes roughly 14 minutes. Because the distance is so short, you certainly don't need an overnight stay; this route serves perfectly as a simple day trip within the Southeast region. You will primarily navigate via South Cave Street, South Montgomery Avenue, and East 1st Street. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, this is an incredibly economical journey. It functions best as a straightforward commute, allowing you to move between these two neighboring cities with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Jackson Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South Cave Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Montgomery Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Pine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Woodward Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Jackson Highway
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscumbia, AL and Florence, AL.
1
Start on East 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto South Cave Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cave Street
3
Continue on South Montgomery Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Montgomery Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn slight right
162 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn slight right onto East 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East 1st Street
6
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
East 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto North Jackson Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Jackson Highway
8
Continue on US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
437 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto South Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Pine Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Pine Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 6th Street
Depart onto East 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Cave Street
Turn left onto South Cave Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Jackson Highway
Turn left onto North Jackson Highway
Navigation decision point
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
South Pine Street
Turn right onto South Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.94 one way
$1.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Florence, AL
Morning in Florence on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will be navigating local streets for the entirety of the 14-minute trip, so prepare for frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. Because there is no highway share, you should anticipate a slower pace that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure. The road maintains a consistent, urban feel throughout the entire journey, making it a functional connection between the two Alabama municipalities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on North Jackson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 6th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 6.2 miles you will encounter 5 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 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (South Cave Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (North Jackson Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
560 ft
412 ft
Total Climb
265 ft
Total Descent
182 ft
Highest Point
560 ft
~3.6 mi in
Elevation Range
148 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Tuscumbia, AL
Full guide →Tuscumbia is a small town in northwest Alabama near Wheeler Lake and Wilson Lakes, best known as the birthplace of the famous deaf-blind activist and author, Helen Keller.
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
This 6.2-mile drive is a perfect quick out-and-back for a weekend. You'll be back before you know it, with only 12 minutes of driving time.
Family Friendly
With a 12-minute drive and 0 breaks needed, this 6.2-mile trip is totally doable with kids. The mostly flat terrain means a smooth ride.
Solo Traveler
This 6.2-mile, 12-minute drive is a breeze for a solo traveler. You'll barely have time to finish a song before arriving.
EV Driver
This 6.2-mile route is ideal for EV drivers, easily completed on a single charge. Plus, you've got 5 DC fast chargers available for peace of mind.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on North Jackson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (East 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (South Cave Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (North Jackson Highway): Navigation decision point.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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