Florence, Alabama to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

360.7 miles 580.5 km · straight line
432.8 miles estimated 696.6 km · driving distance
8h 42min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Jefferson City?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Jefferson City is 360.7 miles (580.5 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located NW of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 432.8 miles, taking about 8h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama and Jefferson City in Missouri.

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 Florence, Alabama and Jefferson City. 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 Florence, Alabama to Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 42min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 26min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 16min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients