Origin
Locust Fork, AL
Afternoon in Locust Fork on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Locust Fork, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Locust Fork, AL
Thomas Crowder
Harkness Crossroads, AL
Albin Ejupi
Trip Overview
Locust Fork to Harkness Crossroads is 8.8 miles and takes about 19 minutes via CR 13 and AL 160, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a quick hop, perfect if you're looking to cover a small distance without much commitment. Consider this for a brief leg of a larger journey or if you simply need to get from one place to the other with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 13 | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| AL 160 | 4 mi | 7m |
| Spunky Hollow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wallstown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CR 13
— 4.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Fork, AL and Harkness Crossroads, AL.
1
Start on Spunky Hollow Road
473 ft
·
26 sec
·
Spunky Hollow Road
2
Turn left onto CR 13
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
CR 13
3
At end of road, turn left onto AL 160
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
AL 160
4
Turn left onto CR 43
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wallstown Road
5
Arrive at destination
CR 43
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 13
Turn left onto CR 13
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
AL 160
At end of road, turn left onto AL 160
Navigation decision point
3
8.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 43 / Wallstown Road
Turn left onto CR 43 / Wallstown Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in Harkness Crossroads on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway driving, with a 99% highway share, making for a straightforward experience. You'll encounter CR 13 and AL 160, with Spunky Hollow Road also playing a part. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 4.7 miles on CR 13. Expect a consistent, highway-focused profile for the duration of this short trip, with minimal variation in road type.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on CR 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CR 13 and AL 160. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 13.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Locust Fork, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL is easy. At 19m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 13): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (AL 160): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (CR 43 / Wallstown Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on CR 13. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 13): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (AL 160): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (CR 43 / Wallstown Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harkness Crossroads, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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