Origin
Gurley, AL
Afternoon in Gurley on Saturday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gurley, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
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 highway & surface. 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.
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
·
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Compton Road
Turn right onto Old Compton Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Narrows Road
Turn left onto Narrows Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
AL 79
At end of road, turn right onto AL 79
Navigation decision point
3
9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Center Springs Road
Turn left onto Center Springs Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 43 / Wallstown Road
Turn right onto CR 43 / Wallstown Road
Navigation decision point
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
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
Afternoon in Harkness Crossroads on Saturday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
14.8 mi in 44m — 35% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: AL 79.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on AL 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
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 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on AL 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harkness Crossroads, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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