Origin
Kathleen, FL
Morning in Kathleen on Friday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kathleen, FL to Alturas, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kathleen, FL
Arian Fernandez
Alturas, FL
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Trip Overview
Kathleen, FL to Alturas, FL is 30 miles and takes about 51 minutes via George Jenkins Boulevard and Kathleen Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, taking you through local roads for the entirety of the journey. Expect a straightforward drive that requires your attention due to frequent turns. It's a practical option for a quick transit between these two points within the state.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local road experience, with only 16% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on George Jenkins Boulevard before transitioning to Kathleen Road. You'll navigate through a series of local streets and roads, so staying alert for turns and intersections is key. The route feels like a typical Floridian local transit, offering a close-up view of the immediate surroundings rather than expansive scenery.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
George Jenkins Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 35A / Kathleen Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m 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 (CR 35A / Kathleen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (FL 548 / George Jenkins Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
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
|
~0m in
|
CR 35A / Kathleen Road
Continue onto CR 35A / Kathleen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
FL 548 / George Jenkins Boulevard
Turn left onto FL 548 / George Jenkins Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
24.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CR 655A / 80 Foot Road
Turn right onto CR 655A / 80 Foot Road
Navigation decision point
3
26.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CR 655A / Cox Road
Turn left onto CR 655A / Cox Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Jenkins Boulevard | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Kathleen Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| FL 60 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Cox Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| 80 Foot Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Van Fleet Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
George Jenkins Boulevard
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kathleen, FL and Alturas, FL.
1
Start on CR 35A
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kathleen Road
2
Continue on CR 35A
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Kathleen Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto FL 548
12 mi
·
19 min
·
George Jenkins Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on FL 60
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
FL 60
7
Continue on FL 60
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 655A
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
80 Foot Road
9
Turn left onto CR 655A
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cox Road
10
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15 mi from Kathleen, FL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Kathleen, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alturas, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Alturas, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.55 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Alturas, FL
Morning in Alturas on Friday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
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
51m 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 Kathleen, FL to Alturas, FL covers 30 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are George Jenkins Boulevard, Kathleen Road, FL 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Kathleen, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.78 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 51m 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 (CR 35A / Kathleen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (FL 548 / George Jenkins Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kathleen, FL to Alturas, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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