How far is Belview Heights, AL from Leighton, AL?
The driving distance from Belview Heights, AL to Leighton, AL is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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 Alabama, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belview Heights and Leighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belview Heights and Leighton.
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Start on East Hemlock Street
917 ft · 46 sec · East Hemlock Street
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Turn left onto East Ridge Avenue
108 m · 19 sec · East Ridge Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lee Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · East Lee Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway
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Turn left onto County Line Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belview Heights and Leighton.
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.
East Lee Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lee Highway
5.58 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belview Heights and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belview Heights to Leighton?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Muscle Shoals is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Belview Heights and 5.5 miles from Leighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Belview Heights and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leighton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belview Heights and Leighton. Straight-line distance: 9.3 mi (14.96 km).
#1 Belview Heights
Belview Heights is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7150900, -87.6917000 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leighton
Town in Alabama
| Population | 754 |
| Coordinates | 34.7009200, -87.5289200 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Country Line Road (-87.529019, 34.700923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 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 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
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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