Origin
Hackleburg, AL
Morning in Hackleburg on Friday
Local time
8:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hackleburg, AL to Gu-Win, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hackleburg, AL
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Gu-Win, AL
Taryn Elliott
Trip Overview
Hackleburg to Gu-Win is 29.3 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Andrew Jackson Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It offers a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick transit or an easy addition to a longer journey. Given its brief duration, you won't need extensive planning, making it a flexible option for your travel itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route features a mixed drive, with about 30% of the journey on highway conditions. You'll experience a significant stretch of 20.5 miles along Andrew Jackson Highway, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. The drive gradually transitions through various road types, incorporating US 43 and concluding on Cedar Tree Street. This blend means you'll get a taste of both open road travel and more localized routes as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Andrew Jackson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 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 around 0.1 miles in near US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hackleburg, AL to Gu-Win, AL is easy. At 40m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles (US 43; AL 118; AL 171): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (Cowboy Circle): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Turn left onto US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 43; AL 118; AL 171
Turn left onto US 43; AL 118; AL 171
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
29.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Cowboy Circle
Turn left onto Cowboy Circle
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 20.5 mi | 26m |
| US 43 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Cedar Tree Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cowboy Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 20.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hackleburg, AL and Gu-Win, AL.
1
Start on AL 172
404 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cedar Tree Street
2
Turn left onto US 43; AL 17
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 43; US 278; AL 171
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 43; US 278; AL 171
4
Turn left onto US 43; AL 118; AL 171
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 43; AL 118; AL 171
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Cowboy Circle
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cowboy Circle
6
Arrive at destination
Cowboy Circle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Gu-Win, AL
Morning in Gu-Win on Friday
Local time
8:44 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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 Hackleburg, AL to Gu-Win, AL covers 29.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, US 43, Cedar Tree Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Hackleburg, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.42 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 Hackleburg, AL to Gu-Win, AL is easy. At 40m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles (US 43; AL 118; AL 171): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (Cowboy Circle): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hackleburg, AL to Gu-Win, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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