Florence, Alabama to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

464.5 miles 747.6 km · straight line
557.4 miles estimated 897.1 km · driving distance
11h 13min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Roanoke?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Roanoke is 464.5 miles (747.6 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 557.4 miles, taking about 11h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama and Roanoke in Virginia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Florence, Alabama and Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 13min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 28min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 39min $67–$195* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients