Origin
Gurley, AL
Night in Gurley on Tuesday
Local time
11:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gurley, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
44m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gurley, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Harkness Crossroads, AL
Albin Ejupi
Trip Overview
The drive from Gurley, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL covers 14.8 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 79, Center Springs Road, Narrows Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on AL 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.24 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
7.4 miles from Gurley, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Gurley, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL covers 14.8 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Compton Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Old Compton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Narrows Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (AL 79): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Old Compton Road
Turn right onto Old Compton Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Narrows Road
Turn left onto Narrows Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~14m in
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AL 79
At end of road, turn right onto AL 79
Navigation decision point
3
9 mi into trip
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~22m in
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Center Springs Road
Turn left onto Center Springs Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
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~35m in
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CR 43 / Wallstown Road
Turn right onto CR 43 / Wallstown Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 79 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Center Springs Road | 3 mi | 11m |
| Narrows Road | 2.5 mi | 9m |
| Wallstown Road | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| Old Compton Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Kiowa Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Armstrong Loop | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Red Valley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 79
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gurley, AL and Harkness Crossroads, AL.
1
Start on Red Valley Road
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
Red Valley Road
2
Turn right onto Old Compton Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Compton Road
3
Turn left onto Narrows Road
2.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Narrows Road
4
Continue on Kiowa Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
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Kiowa Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto AL 79
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
AL 79
6
Turn left onto Center Springs Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Center Springs Road
7
Continue on Center Springs Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Springs Road
8
Continue on Armstrong Loop
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Armstrong Loop
9
Turn right onto CR 43
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wallstown Road
10
Continue on CR 43
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Wallstown Road
11
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 7.4 miles from Gurley, AL, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.1 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 14.8 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.4 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
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 Gurley, 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 Gurley, AL
This is one driving day of about 14.8 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gurley, 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 79 for about 5.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.4 mi from Gurley, AL · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.4 miles from Gurley, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Harkness Crossroads, AL
Night in Harkness Crossroads on Tuesday
Local time
11:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Hayden, AL
7 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
28 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
44m 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 Gurley, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL covers 14.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 79, Center Springs Road, Narrows Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Gurley, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.24 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 44m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Compton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Narrows Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (AL 79): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gurley, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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