Origin
Vance, AL
Evening in Vance on Thursday
Local time
7:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vance, AL to Howton, AL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vance, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Howton, AL
Walls.io
Trip Overview
The drive from Vance, AL to Howton, AL covers 11.9 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brookwood Parkway, US 11, Hanna Mill Creek for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on Brookwood Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 11.9 miles, with most of the trip on Brookwood Parkway and US 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.5 miles on Brookwood Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brookwood Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brookwood Parkway and US 11. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 11.
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 20m drive. You will face about 5 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 (US 11): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Daimler Benz Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (AL 216 / Hanna Mill Creek): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11
Turn left onto US 11
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Daimler Benz Boulevard
Turn right onto Daimler Benz Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
AL 216 / Hanna Mill Creek
At end of road, turn left onto AL 216 / Hanna Mill Creek
Navigation decision point
3
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Howton Loop Road
Turn right onto Howton Loop Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Brackner Drive
Turn right onto Brackner Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brookwood Parkway | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| US 11 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Hanna Mill Creek | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Daimler Benz Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Vance-Blocton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Howton Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brackner Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brookwood Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vance, AL and Howton, AL.
1
Start on Vance-Blocton Road
254 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vance-Blocton Road
2
Turn left onto US 11
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 11
3
Turn right onto Daimler Benz Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Daimler Benz Boulevard
4
Continue on Brookwood Parkway
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Brookwood Parkway
5
At end of road, turn left onto AL 216
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanna Mill Creek
6
Turn right onto Howton Loop Road
203 ft
·
10 sec
·
Howton Loop Road
7
Turn right onto Brackner Drive
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brackner Drive
8
Arrive at destination
Brackner Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
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
Howton, AL
Evening in Howton on Thursday
Local time
7:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 Vance, AL to Howton, AL covers 11.9 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brookwood Parkway, US 11, Hanna Mill Creek. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Vance, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.80 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 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 11): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Daimler Benz Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (AL 216 / Hanna Mill Creek): Navigation decision point.
The route from Vance, AL to Howton, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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