How far is Alturas, FL from Hialeah, FL?

The driving distance from Alturas, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.45 mi
03h 32m
Flight
164.95 mi
265.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.95 mi
Kilometers
265.46 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.45 mi
Kilometers
317.76 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Wed, Apr 15, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Alturas
Wed, Apr 15, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alturas
2026-04-15T02:41
Arrive Hialeah
Wed, Apr 15, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alturas
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Alturas
98.5 mi
01h 46m
To Hialeah
98.9 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alturas and Hialeah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alturas and Hialeah.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    12 m · 7 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    150 m · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Poinsettia Road

    130 m · 12 sec · Poinsettia Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Alturas Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Alturas Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    69 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    32.1 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    40.1 mi · 48 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2525 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1458 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

    2355 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

    3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street

    2548 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Gratigny Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West 68th Street

    156 m · 20 sec · West 68th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West 2nd Court

    1250 ft · 27 sec · West 2nd Court

  30. 30

    Continue on West 65th Street

    1395 ft · 32 sec · West 65th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East 41st Street

    1334 ft · 39 sec · East 41st Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    154 m · 28 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 39th Place

    136 m · 22 sec · East 39th Place

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East 2nd Court

    56 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Court

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    78 m · 11 sec · East 39th Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alturas and Hialeah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road
166 mi · 84%
Miami
10.5 mi · 5%
I 75 South
5.4 mi · 3%
Northwest 138th Street
4.13 mi · 2%
Express Lanes
3.42 mi · 2%
Gratigny Parkway
2.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road

Continue straight

55.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
01h 46m from Alturas
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alturas and Mostly Sunny near Hialeah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alturas to Hialeah?

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Alturas and 98.9 miles from Hialeah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.91 one way or $57.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alturas and Mostly Sunny near Hialeah.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore Haven, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moore Haven.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alturas and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 164.95 mi (265.46 km).

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#1 Alturas

Alturas is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.8716900, -81.7150800
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-81.71508, 27.871685)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.37 L · about $28.91
Round trip
$57.82
13.94 gal · 52.74 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.91 $57.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.03 $64.07
Premium $4.90 $34.13 $68.25
Diesel $4.35 $30.32 $60.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alturas and Hialeah. The current time is 02:41:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.