Warrior, AL to Florence, AL is 95.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 56 minutes via University of North Alabama Highway and US 31, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Alabama, traveling from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a route with numerous turns and a good amount of local road driving, rather than a high-speed interstate experience. With a drive time under two hours, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, making it ideal for a quick transfer or an exploration of the local scenery.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from Warrior, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi
1h 6m
US 31
25.8 mi
27m
Woodward Avenue
4.2 mi
7m
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi
5m
North Main Street
3 mi
4m
US 43
1.8 mi
3m
South Pine Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Bluff Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
University of North Alabama Highway
— 55.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrior, AL and Florence, AL.
1
Start on Bluff Street
517 ft·23 sec·Bluff Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Kemp Drive
87 ft·5 sec·Kemp Drive
3
Turn left onto Park Drive
304 ft·18 sec·Park Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
3.0 mi·4 min·North Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto US 31
355 ft·8 sec·US 31
6
Continue on US 31
254 ft·6 sec·US 31
7
Enter roundabout onto US 31
275 ft·5 sec·US 31
8
Continue on US 31
26 mi·27 min·US 31
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 310Toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
10
Turn left onto AL 157
200 ft·3 sec·Section Line Road
11
Continue on AL 157
55 mi·1 hr 6 min·University of North Alabama Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Merge onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20; AL 157
4.2 mi·5 min·Wheeler Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
4.2 mi·7 min·Woodward Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
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.
15
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
437 ft·15 sec·West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto South Pine Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·South Pine Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Pine Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with when you depart. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Florence, AL, and still have most of the day for activities. The $14 fuel cost is quite manageable, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before leaving Warrior, AL, as there are no designated stops on this route. Pay close attention to your navigation, especially through the more local road sections, to avoid missing any turns on your way to Florence.
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 47.6 miles from Warrior, AL, or about 55m 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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 55m 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 32m
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 Warrior, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Warrior, AL
This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Warrior, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 94.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Kemp Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Kemp Drive
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|US 31
Enter roundabout onto US 31
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
3.3 mi into trip|~5m in|US 31
Enter roundabout onto US 31
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
29 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 310
Toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
6
94.9 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.38 one way
$28.75 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$15.78
$31.57
premium
$4.56
$17.09
$34.17
diesel
$5.61
$21.02
$42.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.6
0
$10.00
$4.57
Efficient EV
23.8
0
$8.33
$3.81
EV Truck/SUV
38.1
0
$13.33
$6.09
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 20, 2026
Origin
Warrior, AL
Morning
in Warrior on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Florence, AL
Morning
in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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 56m 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
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 29% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through a mix of local roads and some highway stretches, including a significant 55.4-mile segment on University of North Alabama Highway. The drive character suggests frequent changes in direction and speed as you transition between different road types. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience that requires attention to navigation rather than a straightforward, high-speed cruise.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 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?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Kemp Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Kemp Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 31): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (US 31): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Warrior, AL to Florence, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Moulton along the way.
Mostly surface roads 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.
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 0.1 miles (Kemp Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 31): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (US 31): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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.
