How far is Attalla, AL from Hokes Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Attalla, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.75 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.83 mi
20.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.83 mi
Kilometers
20.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.75 mi
Kilometers
23.74 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hokes Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM CDT
Return by in Attalla
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attalla
2026-04-23T00:12
Arrive Hokes Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Attalla
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Gadsden
AL

City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.

From Attalla
7.4 mi
00h 12m
To Hokes Bluff
7.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Attalla and Hokes Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Attalla and Hokes Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street Northwest

    29 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on West Meighan Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 11 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Piedmont Cutoff Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Cutoff Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Herman Nelson Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attalla and Hokes Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Meighan Boulevard
6.34 mi · 43%
Herman Nelson Highway
4.82 mi · 33%
Piedmont Cutoff Highway
1.4 mi · 9%
5th Avenue Northwest
1.28 mi · 9%
Alford Bend Road
0.89 mi · 6%
3rd Street Northwest
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Meighan Boulevard

Continue on West Meighan Boulevard

6.34 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gadsden
00h 12m from Attalla
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Attalla and Sunny near Hokes Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Attalla to Hokes Bluff?

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Gadsden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Attalla and 7.4 miles from Hokes Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Attalla and Sunny near Hokes Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Gadsden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gadsden, 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 Gadsden.

RAIL

Anniston

44 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

93 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attalla and Hokes Bluff. Straight-line distance: 12.83 mi (20.65 km).

Attalla

#1 Attalla

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

Population5,832
Coordinates34.0217600, -86.0885900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Hokes Bluff

#2 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Attalla (-86.08859, 34.02176)
End: Hokes Bluff (-85.86636, 33.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.97 L · about $1.97
Round trip
$3.94
1.04 gal · 3.94 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.97 $3.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.21 $4.43
Premium $4.63 $2.41 $4.81
Diesel $5.42 $2.82 $5.63

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 Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Attalla and Hokes Bluff. The current time is 00:12:02.

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.