The Shoals to Birmingham: Your Driving Guide

The Shoals area has a rich music history and a strong independent streak. If you're shopping for a new or pre-owned Ford and want a deeper selection, our Birmingham showroom is about two hours away. A quick call before you leave can save time once you arrive.

• Distance~125 miles
• Drive Time2 hours
• Main RouteSR-157 to I-65 S
• Address500 Palisades Blvd

Long-Haul Comfort for Shoals Drivers

Northwest Alabama drivers cover a lot of rural highway. The Expedition and Explorer provide quiet, comfortable cabins for long trips, while the F-150 and Super Duty handle farm work and boat launches along the Tennessee River.

Popular with Florence-area shoppers: Expedition, Explorer, F-150, Super Duty.

Step-by-Step Directions

Most GPS apps route Shoals drivers southeast on State Route 157 through Moulton to Cullman, then south on I-65. An alternate option is US-72 East to I-65 near Athens, which adds miles but keeps you on four-lane highway longer.

1. From Florence or Muscle Shoals, head toward Moulton on State Route 157.
2. Continue on SR-157 to Cullman and merge onto I-65 South.
3. Stay on I-65 South through downtown Birmingham to Exit 255 for Lakeshore Parkway.

Finding Our Showroom

Take Exit 255 and follow Lakeshore Parkway west, away from Samford University. Palisades Boulevard is a short drive ahead. Turn onto Palisades Blvd and look for our showroom at number 500.

Traffic tip: Two-lane stretches of SR-157 can slow behind farm equipment. Leave a little cushion in your schedule.

See the Route on a Map

Who We Serve Around Florence & Muscle Shoals

We regularly help drivers from Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Killen, Rogersville, and Russellville, along with the rest of Lauderdale & Colbert Counties.

• 35630
• 35633
• 35661
• 35660
• 35674

Trip Checklist

• Bring your driver's license, proof of insurance, and your trade's title or payoff info.
• Ask about scheduling a service appointment during the same trip.
• Bring your current vehicle's keys, remotes, and service records for a smoother appraisal.
• Snap photos of the window sticker on vehicles you like so you can compare later.

Local Points of Interest

• FAME Studios – the legendary recording studio in Muscle Shoals
• Muscle Shoals Sound Studio – the famous 3614 Jackson Highway studio in Sheffield
• Ivy Green – Helen Keller's birthplace in Tuscumbia
• Wilson Dam – a TVA landmark on the Tennessee River

Questions We Hear From Florence & Muscle Shoals

Also driving from nearby? See directions from Columbus & Starkville, Auburn & Opelika, Carrollton, or view all directions.