Charleston, Illinois to Florence, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

325.7 miles 524.1 km · straight line
390.8 miles estimated 628.9 km · driving distance
7h 52min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Charleston, Illinois from Florence, Alabama?

The distance from Charleston, Illinois to Florence, Alabama is 325.7 miles (524.1 km) as the crow flies. Florence, Alabama is located S of Charleston, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.8 miles, taking about 7h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, Illinois in Illinois 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, Illinois 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.

How to Get from Charleston, Illinois to Florence, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 52min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 26min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 28min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, Illinois & Florence, Alabama

Quick Facts

Charleston, Illinois
39.50°N, 88.18°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients