Origin
Snead, AL
Afternoon in Snead on Saturday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Snead, 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
50m
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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harkness Crossroads, AL
Albin Ejupi
Trip Overview
The drive from Snead, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL covers 30 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 79, AL 160, US 278 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on AL 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 79 | 11.4 mi | 20m |
| AL 160 | 9.9 mi | 17m |
| US 278 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| US 231 | 3 mi | 4m |
| AL 75 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wallstown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 79
— 11.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snead, AL and Harkness Crossroads, AL.
1
Start on AL 75
99 ft
·
7 sec
·
AL 75
2
Turn left onto US 278
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 278
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto AL 79
11 mi
·
19 min
·
AL 79
4
Turn left onto US 231
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 231
5
Continue on AL 79
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
AL 79
6
Enter roundabout onto AL 160
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
AL 160
7
Continue on AL 160
9.9 mi
·
17 min
·
AL 160
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto CR 43
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wallstown Road
9
Arrive at destination
CR 43
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 Snead, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 278
Turn left onto US 278
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
AL 79
Turn left onto AL 79
Navigation decision point
3
16.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 231
Turn left onto US 231
Navigation decision point
4
20 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
AL 160
Enter roundabout onto AL 160
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
20 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
AL 160
Straight onto AL 160
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.38 | $10.77 |
| 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
Harkness Crossroads, AL
Afternoon in Harkness Crossroads on Saturday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Cleveland, AL
15 mi in
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
50m 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?
30 mi in 50m, mostly highway — 11.4 mi of that is on AL 79.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on AL 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 79 and AL 160. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 278.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Snead, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL is easy. At 50m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 278): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (AL 79): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (US 231): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 11.4 miles on AL 79. 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: near the start (US 278): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (AL 79): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (US 231): Navigation decision point.
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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