How far is Akron, AL from Whitsitt, AL?
The driving distance from Akron, AL to Whitsitt, AL is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Hale County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Whitsitt.
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Start on E Street
129 m · 26 sec · E Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
1.3 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue South
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Keep slight right to continue on 4th Avenue South
71 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn straight
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto State Street
2170 ft · 52 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Demopolis Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Demopolis Street
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Turn left onto Faunsdale Road
1270 ft · 24 sec · Faunsdale Road
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Continue on State Route 25
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 25
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Turn left onto County Road 16
7 m · 1 sec · County Road 16
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 16
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Whitsitt.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
4th Avenue South
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12.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Whitsitt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Whitsitt?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Akron and 13.7 miles from Whitsitt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Whitsitt.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Whitsitt. Straight-line distance: 20.95 mi (33.71 km).
#1 Akron
Town in Hale County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 327 |
| Coordinates | 32.8765200, -87.7425100 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitsitt
Whitsitt is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.6009700, -87.5922300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitsitt (-87.59223, 32.60097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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