Origin
Riverside, AL
Afternoon in Riverside on Saturday
Local time
3:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverside, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21 mi
34 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverside, AL
🇻🇳🇻🇳 Việt Anh Nguyễn 🇻🇳🇻🇳
Harkness Crossroads, AL
Albin Ejupi
Trip Overview
This short 21-mile drive from Riverside to Harkness Crossroads in Alabama is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 36 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate on AL 160, AL 79, and US 231, with the entire journey being on highways. With a minimal estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. Given its brevity and highway focus, it offers a straightforward transit experience within the Southeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this one; it's a simple point-to-point journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 160 | 9.9 mi | 17m |
| AL 79 | 5 mi | 8m |
| US 231 | 3 mi | 4m |
| CR 26 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Wallstown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 160
— 9.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, AL and Harkness Crossroads, AL.
1
Start on CR 26
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
CR 26
2
Turn left onto AL 79
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
AL 79
3
Turn left onto US 231
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 231
4
Continue on AL 79
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
AL 79
5
Enter roundabout onto AL 160
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
AL 160
6
Continue on AL 160
9.9 mi
·
17 min
·
AL 160
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 43
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wallstown Road
8
Arrive at destination
CR 43
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 231
Turn left onto US 231
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
AL 160
Enter roundabout onto AL 160
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
AL 160
Straight onto AL 160
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
21 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 43 / Wallstown Road
Turn left onto CR 43 / Wallstown Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
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
Harkness Crossroads, AL
Afternoon in Harkness Crossroads on Saturday
Local time
3:13 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the entirety of this 21-mile trip. The road maintains a consistent highway profile throughout, meaning you'll be on faster-paced roads for the full 36 minutes. The longest stretch without a turn or significant change in road type is 9.9 miles, primarily on AL 160. This suggests a relatively uninterrupted driving experience on well-maintained state and U.S. highways, making for an efficient journey.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on AL 160.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 160 and AL 79. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near US 231.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Riverside, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL is easy. At 36m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles (US 231): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (AL 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (AL 160): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on AL 160. 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 7.7 miles (US 231): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (AL 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (AL 160): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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