How far is Brilliant, AL from Hamilton, AL?
The driving distance from Brilliant, AL to Hamilton, AL is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Locality in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brilliant and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brilliant and Hamilton.
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Start on Old Hwy 129
31 m · 3 sec · Old Hwy 129
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Continue on Main Street
2398 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Old Hwy 129
2708 ft · 1 min · Old Hwy 129
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Continue on Old Hwy 129
104 m · 9 sec · Old Hwy 129
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Continue on State Highway 44
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 44
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Take the ramp right toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Tupelo
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto South Military Street
5 mi · 8 min · South Military Street
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Turn left onto Bexar Avenue West
6 m · 1 sec · Bexar Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bexar Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brilliant and Hamilton.
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.
I-22 West
Merge slight left
8.84 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Brilliant and Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brilliant to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Twin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Brilliant and 9.8 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brilliant and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Twin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Twin.
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brilliant and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 15.46 mi (24.88 km).
#1 Brilliant
Town in Alabama
| Population | 862 |
| Coordinates | 34.0253800, -87.7583600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
City in Marion County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,645 |
| Coordinates | 34.1423200, -87.9886400 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton (-87.98864, 34.14232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
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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