Origin
Highland Lake, AL
Night in Highland Lake on Tuesday
Local time
11:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Lake, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
50m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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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 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Lake, AL
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Harkness Crossroads, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Highland Lake, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL covers 26.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 160, 5th Street North, CR 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. 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.
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
13.4 miles from Highland Lake, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 26.7 miles, with most of the trip on AL 160 and 5th Street North. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.7 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 12 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 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 160 and 5th Street North. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near CR 29.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (CR 29): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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CR 29
At end of road, turn left onto CR 29
Navigation decision point
6
5.2 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 231
Turn left onto US 231
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
8.3 mi into trip
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~19m in
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US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East
At end of road, turn left onto US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.4 mi into trip
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~19m in
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US 231 / 5th Street North
Turn right onto US 231 / 5th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
16.8 mi into trip
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~32m in
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AL 160
Enter roundabout onto AL 160
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 160 | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| 5th Street North | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| CR 29 | 4 mi | 9m |
| US 231 | 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 Highland Lake, AL and Harkness Crossroads, AL.
1
Start on Lakeshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Lakeshore Drive
2
Continue on Lakeshore Drive
0.8 mi
·
3 min
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Lakeshore Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 29
3.9 mi
·
9 min
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CR 29
4
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 29
120 ft
·
11 sec
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CR 29
5
Turn left onto US 231
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 231; AL 75
181 ft
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8 sec
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2nd Avenue East
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto US 231
7.6 mi
·
11 min
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5th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on AL 160
0.8 mi
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1 min
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AL 160
9
Enter roundabout onto AL 160
121 ft
·
2 sec
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AL 160
10
Continue on AL 160
9.9 mi
·
17 min
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AL 160
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 43
86 ft
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3 sec
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Wallstown Road
12
Arrive at destination
CR 43
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 13.4 miles from Highland Lake, AL, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 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 26.7 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.4 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harkness Crossroads, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Highland Lake, 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 Highland Lake, AL
This is one driving day of about 26.7 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Highland Lake, 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 10.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.4 mi from Highland Lake, AL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.4 miles from Highland Lake, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harkness Crossroads, AL
The final approach into Harkness Crossroads, 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 Harkness Crossroads, 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
$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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Harkness Crossroads, AL
Night in Harkness Crossroads on Tuesday
Local time
11:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
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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
2 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
50m 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 Highland Lake, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL covers 26.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 160, 5th Street North, CR 29. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Highland Lake, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.03 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (CR 29): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Highland Lake, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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