How far is Cardiff, AL from Hueytown, AL?
The driving distance from Cardiff, AL to Hueytown, AL is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cardiff and Hueytown.
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Start on Main Street
3 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
112 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Cardiff Lynns Crossing Road
901 ft · 44 sec · Cardiff Lynns Crossing Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trimble Hill Road
1399 ft · 1 min · Trimble Hill Road
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Continue on Brookside - Cardiff Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Brookside - Cardiff Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherry Avenue
2971 ft · 1 min · Cherry Avenue
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hillcrest Road
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Continue on Adamsville Ensley Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Adamsville Ensley Road
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Turn left onto Birmingport Road
1 mi · 2 min · Birmingport Road
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Continue on 20th Street Ensley
1115 ft · 25 sec · 20th Street Ensley
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Turn right onto Avenue E
1.1 mi · 3 min · Avenue E
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Continue on Lloyd Noland Parkway
918 ft · 25 sec · Lloyd Noland Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 West, I 59 South
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
1713 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hueytown
779 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Valley Road
1203 ft · 24 sec · Valley Road
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Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
2.9 mi · 5 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto High School Road
1721 ft · 1 min · High School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cardiff and Hueytown.
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.
Adamsville Ensley Road
Continue on Adamsville Ensley Road
4.84 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cardiff and Sunny near Hueytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cardiff to Hueytown?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
McDonald Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Cardiff and 8.6 miles from Hueytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cardiff and Sunny near Hueytown.
Stop Ideas Near McDonald Chapel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonald Chapel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cardiff and Hueytown. Straight-line distance: 13.92 mi (22.4 km).
#1 Cardiff
Town in Alabama
| Population | 55 |
| Coordinates | 33.6456600, -86.9336100 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hueytown
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 15,202 |
| Coordinates | 33.4512200, -86.9966600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: High School Road (-86.996501, 33.451218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
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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