How far is Alexander City, AL from Jacksons' Gap, AL?
The driving distance from Alexander City, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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City in Tallapoosa 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 Alexander City and Jacksons' Gap.
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Start on Court Square
89 m · 15 sec · Court Square
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Turn right onto Main Street
75 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tallapoosa Street
137 m · 8 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Tallapoosa Street
46 m · 5 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
2072 ft · 41 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Cherokee Road
1 km · 1 min · Cherokee Road
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Continue on Cherokee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Road
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit left
39 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
551 ft · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Depot Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Depot Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexander City and Jacksons' Gap.
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.
Longest stretch
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8.68 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Alexander City and Sunny near Jacksons' Gap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexander City to Jacksons' Gap?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Dadeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Alexander City and 5.9 miles from Jacksons' Gap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexander City and Sunny near Jacksons' Gap.
Stop Ideas Near Dadeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexander City and Jacksons' Gap. Straight-line distance: 9.17 mi (14.75 km).
#1 Alexander City
City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,142 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -85.9538500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksons' Gap
Town
| Population | 822 |
| Coordinates | 32.8862400, -85.8116300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacksons' Gap (-85.81163, 32.88624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
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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