Origin
Leighton, AL
Afternoon in Leighton on Thursday
Local time
12:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leighton, AL to Belview Heights, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leighton, AL
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Belview Heights, AL
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Trip Overview
This quick 11-mile drive from Leighton to Belview Heights in Alabama should only take about 15 minutes, making it an easy local trip. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, it's a budget-friendly option for a short excursion. The route is primarily on local roads, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more community-focused experience. Given its brevity, this journey is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region, staying within the state of Alabama for the entire duration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for this 11-mile journey, as you'll navigate Wheeler Highway, County Line Road, and East Hemlock Street. With zero highway share, this route keeps you on more intimate, community-level roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on Wheeler Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the turns begin. This type of drive typically means you'll be experiencing the local landscape and pace of life more directly.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wheeler Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Leighton, AL to Belview Heights, AL is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (William F. Gardiner Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (East Hemlock Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway
Turn right onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
William F. Gardiner Avenue
Turn left onto William F. Gardiner Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Hemlock Street
Turn right onto East Hemlock Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Highway | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| County Line Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Hemlock Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| William F. Gardiner Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wheeler Highway
— 9.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leighton, AL and Belview Heights, AL.
1
Start on County Line Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Line Road
2
Turn right onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Wheeler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto William F. Gardiner Avenue
385 ft
·
18 sec
·
William F. Gardiner Avenue
4
Turn right onto East Hemlock Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Hemlock Street
5
Arrive at destination
East Hemlock Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Belview Heights, AL
Afternoon in Belview Heights on Thursday
Local time
12:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
31 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
15m 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 Leighton, AL to Belview Heights, AL covers 11 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wheeler Highway, County Line Road, East Hemlock Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Leighton, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.66 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.
The drive from Leighton, AL to Belview Heights, AL is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (William F. Gardiner Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (East Hemlock Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Leighton, AL to Belview Heights, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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