How far is Citronelle, AL from Cottage Hill, AL?
The driving distance from Citronelle, AL to Cottage Hill, AL is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Citronelle and Cottage Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citronelle and Cottage Hill.
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Start on East State Street
3148 ft · 2 min · East State Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
27 mi · 34 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Boulevard
770 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
140 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Airport Boulevard
760 ft · 22 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Turn left onto West I-65 Service Road South
31 m · 8 sec · West I-65 Service Road South
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Continue on West I-65 Service Road South
1.2 mi · 2 min · West I-65 Service Road South
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Turn straight
73 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cottage Hill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cottage Hill Road
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Turn left onto Wildwood Drive
849 ft · 40 sec · Wildwood Drive
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Lane West
8 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Lane West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Lane West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Citronelle and Cottage Hill.
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.
South 3rd Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
27 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog leaving Citronelle and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Cottage Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Citronelle to Cottage Hill?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Semmes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Citronelle and 17.6 miles from Cottage Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog around Citronelle and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Cottage Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Semmes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Citronelle and Cottage Hill. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.61 km).
#1 Citronelle
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,873 |
| Coordinates | 31.0907300, -88.2280600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottage Hill
Cottage Hill is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6501900, -88.1461100 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage Hill (-88.14611, 30.65019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
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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