Origin
Hueytown, AL
Night in Hueytown on Thursday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hueytown, AL to Cardiff, AL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hueytown, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hueytown, AL to Cardiff, AL covers 19.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adamsville Ensley Road, Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, I 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Adamsville Ensley Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 19.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adamsville Ensley Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
Turn right onto Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Birmingham
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Birmingham
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 20; I 59
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Lloyd Noland Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 119A
Toward Lloyd Noland Parkway
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 65 / Adamsville Ensley Road
Turn right onto CR 65 / Adamsville Ensley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adamsville Ensley Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| I 20 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Hillcrest Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Brookside - Cardiff Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Avenue E | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Birmingport Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cherry Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Adamsville Ensley Road
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hueytown, AL and Cardiff, AL.
1
Start on High School Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
High School Road
2
Turn right onto Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
3
Continue on Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Valley Road
4
Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
507 ft
·
10 sec
·
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Birmingham
6
Merge onto I 20; I 59
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 119A
Toward Lloyd Noland Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Lloyd Noland Parkway
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lloyd Noland Parkway
9
Continue on Avenue E
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue E
10
Turn left onto AL 269
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
20th Street Ensley
11
Continue on AL 269
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Birmingport Road
12
Turn right onto CR 65
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Adamsville Ensley Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Hillcrest Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Hillcrest Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Cherry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Avenue
15
Turn right onto Brookside - Cardiff Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Brookside - Cardiff Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Brookside - Cardiff Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brookside - Cardiff Road
17
Continue on Trimble Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Trimble Hill Road
18
Turn right onto Cardiff Lynns Crossing Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cardiff Lynns Crossing Road
19
Turn left onto Walnut Street
367 ft
·
17 sec
·
Walnut Street
20
Turn right onto Main Street
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cardiff, AL
Night in Cardiff on Thursday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
29 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
38m 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 Hueytown, AL to Cardiff, AL covers 19.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adamsville Ensley Road, Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, I 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Hueytown, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 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 19.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hueytown, AL to Cardiff, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
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