Origin
Howton, AL
Late night in Howton on Saturday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howton, AL to Northport, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howton, AL
Walls.io
Northport, AL
Abdulhalim Mudag
Trip Overview
Howton, AL to Northport, AL is 17.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via AL 216 and Veterans Memorial Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward connection rather than a destination in itself. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger journey through the area. You'll likely find it a functional and efficient way to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with 73% of the journey on faster roads. Expect a consistent pace for much of the 17.3 miles, including a longest stretch of 9.9 miles solely on AL 216. The use of Veterans Memorial Parkway and 15th Street East indicates you'll transition to more urban or suburban arterial roads towards the end. While not a winding scenic byway, the highway focus suggests a predictable and smooth driving experience for most of the trip. The character is that of a practical commuter or connector route.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 216 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 216 and Veterans Memorial Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Howton Loop 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 27m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Howton Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AL 216): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 43 / 25th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Howton Loop Road
Turn left onto Howton Loop Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 216
Turn right onto AL 216
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 43 / 25th Avenue
Turn right onto US 43 / 25th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
20th Street
Turn left onto 20th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 216 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Veterans Memorial Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 15th Street East | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North | 2 mi | 3m |
| 25th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 20th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Howton Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brackner Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 216
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howton, AL and Northport, AL.
1
Start on Brackner Drive
73 ft
·
7 sec
·
Brackner Drive
2
Turn left onto Howton Loop Road
203 ft
·
11 sec
·
Howton Loop Road
3
Turn right onto AL 216
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
AL 216
4
Continue on AL 215
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
5
Continue on AL 215
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
15th Street East
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 43
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
25th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 43; AL 69
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto 20th Street
211 ft
·
11 sec
·
20th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left
179 ft
·
13 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| premium | $4.15 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Northport, AL
Late night in Northport on Saturday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
1 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
27m 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 Howton, AL to Northport, AL covers 17.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 216, Veterans Memorial Parkway, 15th Street East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Howton, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Howton Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AL 216): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 43 / 25th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Howton, AL to Northport, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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