Origin
Harkness Crossroads, AL
Afternoon in Harkness Crossroads on Saturday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harkness Crossroads, AL to Highland Lake, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harkness Crossroads, AL
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Highland Lake, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harkness Crossroads, AL to Highland Lake, AL covers 26.7 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 160, US 231, CR 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on AL 160. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 160 | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| US 231 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| CR 29 | 4 mi | 9m |
| 6th Street South | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Lakeshore Drive | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| 2nd Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wallstown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 160
— 10.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harkness Crossroads, AL and Highland Lake, AL.
1
Start on CR 43
86 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wallstown Road
2
Turn right onto AL 160
9.9 mi
·
17 min
·
AL 160
3
Enter roundabout onto AL 160
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
AL 160
4
Continue on AL 160
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 160
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 231
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 231
6
Turn left onto US 231; AL 75
181 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Avenue East
7
Turn right onto US 231
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
6th Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CR 29
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
CR 29
9
Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakeshore Drive
10
At end of road, turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeshore Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Lakeshore Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
AL 160
Enter roundabout onto AL 160
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East
Turn left onto US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 231 / 6th Street South
Turn right onto US 231 / 6th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
21.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 29
Turn right onto CR 29
Navigation decision point
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Lakeshore Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Highland Lake, AL
Afternoon in Highland Lake on Saturday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
18 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
49m 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?
26.7 mi in 49m, mostly highway — 10.7 mi of that is on AL 160.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on AL 160.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 160 and US 231. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near AL 160.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (AL 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.3 miles (US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (US 231 / 6th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on AL 160. 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: at 9.9 miles (AL 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.3 miles (US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (US 231 / 6th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Highland Lake, 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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