How far is Beehive, AL from Smiths Station, AL?

The driving distance from Beehive, AL to Smiths Station, AL is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
33.57 mi
00h 35m
Flight
27.94 mi
44.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.94 mi
Kilometers
44.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.57 mi
Kilometers
54.02 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smiths Station
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Beehive
Sat, Apr 18, 7:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beehive
2026-04-18T06:39
Arrive Smiths Station
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beehive
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
Opelika
AL

City in Alabama

From Beehive
16.8 mi
00h 17m
To Smiths Station
16.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beehive and Smiths Station.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beehive and Smiths Station.

  1. 1

    Start on Wire Road

    1200 ft · 33 sec · Wire Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Huguley Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Huguley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Beehive Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Beehive Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cox Road

    2106 ft · 45 sec · Cox Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    16.9 mi · 20 min · Columbus Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 298

    1791 ft · 51 sec · County Road 298

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 243

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beehive and Smiths Station.

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbus Parkway
16.9 mi · 50%
I-85 North
12.1 mi · 36%
Huguley Road
2.52 mi · 8%
Beehive Road
0.74 mi · 2%
Cox Road
0.4 mi · 1%
County Road 298
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbus Parkway

Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

16.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Opelika
00h 17m from Beehive
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beehive and Mostly Sunny near Smiths Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beehive to Smiths Station?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Opelika is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Beehive and 16.8 miles from Smiths Station.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beehive and Mostly Sunny near Smiths Station.

Stop Ideas Near Opelika

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

96 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

119 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beehive and Smiths Station. Straight-line distance: 27.94 mi (44.97 km).

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#1 Beehive

Beehive is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5537500, -85.5780100
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Smiths Station

#2 Smiths Station

Town in Lee County, Alabama, United States

Population5,804
Coordinates32.5401400, -85.0985500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Wire Road (-85.577987, 32.553729)
End: County Road 243 (-85.0984, 32.540282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.94
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.47 $8.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.03 $10.05
Premium $4.63 $5.46 $10.92
Diesel $5.42 $6.39 $12.78

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Beehive and Smiths Station. The current time is 06:39:19.

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.