Origin
High Rock, AL
Evening in High Rock on Monday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Rock, AL to Blountsville, AL
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
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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.
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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on AL 160. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.23 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
7.3 miles from High Rock, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 14.6 miles, with most of the trip on AL 160 and AL 79. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.2 miles on AL 160.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 160 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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High Rock Road
Turn right onto High Rock Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Johnson Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Johnson Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
2.3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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AL 160
At end of road, turn left onto AL 160
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
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~17m in
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AL 79
Enter roundabout onto AL 79
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
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AL 79
Right onto AL 79
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
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
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 7.3 miles from High Rock, AL, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.2 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 14.6 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.3 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blountsville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving High Rock, 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 High Rock, AL
This is one driving day of about 14.6 miles and 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from High Rock, 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 160 for about 5.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.3 mi from High Rock, AL · 17m 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 14.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from High Rock, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blountsville, AL
The final approach into Blountsville, 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 Blountsville, 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
$2.23 one way
$4.46 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
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: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Evening in Blountsville on Monday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
85°F
Oneonta, 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
1 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from High Rock, AL to Blountsville, AL covers 14.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 160, AL 79, US 231. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from High Rock, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.23 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 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from High Rock, AL to Blountsville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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