Origin
Bear Creek, AL
Afternoon in Bear Creek on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bear Creek, AL to Belview Heights, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bear Creek, AL to Belview Heights, AL covers 6 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Underwood Mountain Road, Frankfort Road, East Lee Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on Underwood Mountain Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Underwood Mountain Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 51 / Underwood Mountain Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 51 / Underwood Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 72 / East Lee Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 51 / Underwood Mountain Road
Turn right onto CR 51 / Underwood Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 72 / East Lee Highway
Merge onto US 72 / East Lee Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
South Woodmont Drive
Turn right onto South Woodmont Drive
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
East Hemlock Street
Turn left onto East Hemlock Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Underwood Mountain Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Frankfort Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Lee Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Hemlock Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Woodmont Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Underwood Mountain Road
— 2.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Creek, AL and Belview Heights, AL.
1
Start on this road
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 51
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Underwood Mountain Road
3
Turn slight right onto Frankfort Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Frankfort Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
5
Merge onto US 72
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lee Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
160 ft
·
4 sec
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto South Woodmont Drive
266 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Woodmont Drive
8
Turn left onto East Hemlock Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Hemlock Street
9
Arrive at destination
East Hemlock Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.91 one way
$1.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Belview Heights, AL
Afternoon in Belview Heights on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bear Creek, AL to Belview Heights, AL covers 6 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Underwood Mountain Road, Frankfort Road, East Lee Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3 miles from Bear Creek, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 51 / Underwood Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 72 / East Lee Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bear Creek, AL to Belview Heights, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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