Origin
High Rock, AL
Afternoon in High Rock on Saturday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Rock, AL to Blountsville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
High Rock, AL
Noureddine Elouarghi
Blountsville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from High Rock, AL to Blountsville, AL covers 14.6 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 160, AL 79, US 231 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on AL 160. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 160 | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| AL 79 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| US 231 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Johnson Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| High Rock Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| CR 45 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street West | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
AL 160
— 5.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Rock, AL and Blountsville, AL.
1
Start on CR 45
106 ft
·
5 sec
·
CR 45
2
Turn right onto High Rock Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
High Rock Road
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Johnson Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnson Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto AL 160
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
AL 160
5
Enter roundabout onto AL 79
274 ft
·
5 sec
·
AL 79
6
Continue on AL 79
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
AL 79
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 231
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 231
8
Turn left onto CR 26
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Lee Street West
9
Arrive at destination
CR 26
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
High Rock Road
Turn right onto High Rock Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Johnson Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Johnson Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
AL 160
At end of road, turn left onto AL 160
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
AL 79
Enter roundabout onto AL 79
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
AL 79
Right onto AL 79
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 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 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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
Blountsville, AL
Afternoon in Blountsville on Saturday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
30 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
29m 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?
14.6 mi in 29m, mostly highway — 5.2 mi of that is on AL 160.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on AL 160.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 160 and AL 79. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High Rock Road.
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 29m drive. You will face about 6 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 (High Rock Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Johnson Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (AL 160): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
831 ft
475 ft
Total Climb
480 ft
Total Descent
598 ft
Highest Point
831 ft
Elevation Range
355 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 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: near the start (High Rock Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Johnson Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (AL 160): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blountsville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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