How far is Chelsea, AL from Lanett, AL?

The driving distance from Chelsea, AL to Lanett, AL is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.08 mi
02h 24m
Flight
89.46 mi
143.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.46 mi
Kilometers
143.98 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.08 mi
Kilometers
188.43 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lanett
Sat, May 30, 12:50 PM CDT
Return by in Chelsea
Sat, May 30, 3:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelsea
2026-05-30T10:26
Arrive Lanett
Sat, May 30, 12:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelsea
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Jacksons' Gap
AL

Town

From Chelsea
58.5 mi
01h 12m
To Lanett
58.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and Lanett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Lanett.

  1. 1

    Start on Chelsea Road

    52 m · 9 sec · Chelsea Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    100 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chelsea Road

    1 km · 1 min · Chelsea Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I-85 North, US 29 North, US 280 East: Atlanta

    20.4 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Lannett, Valley

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Lannett

    34 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Broad Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broad Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Gilmer Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Gilmer Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    1034 ft · 47 sec · 2nd Street South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    153 m · 22 sec · South 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lanier Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea and Lanett.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chelsea Road
91.8 mi · 78%
I-85 North
20.4 mi · 17%
South Gilmer Avenue
0.83 mi · 1%
Broad Avenue
0.71 mi · 1%
US 29
0.27 mi
2nd Street South
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Chelsea Road

Take the exit straight

91.2 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksons' Gap
01h 12m from Chelsea
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chelsea and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lanett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Lanett?

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jacksons' Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Chelsea and 58.5 miles from Lanett.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.64 one way or $31.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chelsea and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lanett.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksons' Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jacksons' Gap, 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 Jacksons' Gap.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

79 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

85 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

116 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Lanett. Straight-line distance: 89.46 mi (143.98 km).

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#1 Chelsea

Chelsea is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.3401100, -86.6302600
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Lanett

#2 Lanett

City in Chambers County, Alabama, United States

Population6,054
Coordinates32.8687400, -85.1905000
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Chelsea (-86.63026, 33.34011)
End: Lanett (-85.1905, 32.86874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $15.64
Round trip
$31.28
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.64 $31.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.59 $35.18
Premium $4.63 $19.10 $38.20
Diesel $5.42 $22.36 $44.73

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Chelsea and Lanett. The current time is 10:26:43.

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.