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Trip from Blountsville, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

28m

Distance

17 mi

27 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Blount County, Alabama, United States

Blountsville, AL

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Downtown Harkness Crossroads, AL, AL

Harkness Crossroads, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Blountsville, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL covers 17 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on AL 160, Main Street, AL 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on AL 160. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

8.5 miles from Blountsville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Blountsville, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL covers 17 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 160 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 231 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Blountsville, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL is easy. At 28m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (AL 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.1 miles (AL 160): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 231 / Main Street

Turn right onto US 231 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
7.1 mi into trip | ~10m in | AL 160

Enter roundabout onto AL 160

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
7.1 mi into trip | ~10m in | AL 160

Straight onto AL 160

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
17 mi into trip | ~28m in | CR 43 / Wallstown Road

Turn left onto CR 43 / Wallstown Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AL 160 9.9 mi 17m
Main Street 6.7 mi 10m
AL 79 0.3 mi <1m
Wallstown Road <0.1 mi <1m
Lee Street West <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AL 160 — 9.9 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blountsville, AL and Harkness Crossroads, AL.

1

Start on CR 26

31 ft · 2 sec · Lee Street West
2

Turn right onto US 231

6.7 mi · 10 min · Main Street
3

Continue on AL 79

0.3 mi · 31 sec · AL 79
4

Enter roundabout onto AL 160

38 ft · 0 sec · AL 160
5

Continue on AL 160

9.9 mi · 17 min · AL 160
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left onto CR 43

86 ft · 3 sec · Wallstown Road
7

Arrive at destination

CR 43

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.5 miles from Blountsville, AL, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.5 miles or 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harkness Crossroads, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Blountsville, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Blountsville, AL

This is one driving day of about 17 miles and 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blountsville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on AL 160 for about 9.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.5 mi from Blountsville, AL · 13m into the drive

Downtown Hayden, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hayden, AL

9 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Hayden, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oneonta, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Blountsville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Harkness Crossroads, AL

The final approach into Harkness Crossroads, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Harkness Crossroads, AL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour Free near mile 17
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.57 one way

$5.13 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $2.82 $5.64
premium $4.56 $3.05 $6.10
diesel $5.61 $3.75 $7.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.49 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Blountsville, AL

Night in Blountsville on Tuesday

Local time

10:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harkness Crossroads, AL

Night in Harkness Crossroads on Tuesday

Local time

10:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Hayden, AL

9 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

31 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

28m 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 Blountsville, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL covers 17 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 160, Main Street, AL 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Blountsville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.57 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.
The drive from Blountsville, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL is easy. At 28m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (AL 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.1 miles (AL 160): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blountsville, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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