Asheville to Florence, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Asheville from Florence, Alabama?

The distance from Asheville to Florence, Alabama is 294.5 miles (474 km) as the crow flies. Florence, Alabama is located W of Asheville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.2 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Asheville in North Carolina and Florence, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Asheville and Florence, Alabama. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.