Florence, Alabama to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

564.4 miles 908.3 km · straight line
677.3 miles estimated 1090 km · driving distance
13h 38min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Tampa?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Tampa is 564.4 miles (908.3 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located SE of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 677.3 miles, taking about 13h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama and Tampa in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Tampa. 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 Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 38min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 22min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 43min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Tampa

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients