How far is City of Geneva, AL from Black, AL?

The driving distance from City of Geneva, AL to Black, AL is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.09 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.16 mi
13.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.16 mi
Kilometers
13.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.09 mi
Kilometers
14.63 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Black
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM CDT
Return by in City of Geneva
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Geneva
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive Black
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Geneva
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Geneva
AL

Town in Alabama

From City of Geneva
4.5 mi
00h 08m
To Black
4.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Geneva and Black.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Geneva and Black.

  1. 1

    Start on North Forest Street

    712 ft · 35 sec · North Forest Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Maple Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · West Maple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 4

    5.9 mi · 14 min · County Road 4

  4. 4

    Continue on Lowery Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lowery Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Geneva and Black.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 4
5.9 mi · 65%
West Maple Avenue
2 mi · 22%
Lowery Street
1.05 mi · 12%
North Forest Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 4

Turn right onto County Road 4

5.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Geneva
00h 08m from City of Geneva
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Geneva and Sunny near Black.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Geneva to Black?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from City of Geneva and 4.5 miles from Black.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Geneva and Sunny near Black.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Geneva and Black. Straight-line distance: 8.16 mi (13.14 km).

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#1 City of Geneva

City of Geneva is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.0436700, -85.8763400
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
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#2 Black

Town in Alabama, United States

Population203
Coordinates31.0093500, -85.7443800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: North Forest Street (-85.876216, 31.0436)
End: Lowery Street (-85.744348, 31.009438)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.21 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.42
0.64 gal · 2.42 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.21 $2.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.36 $2.73
Premium $4.63 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $5.42 $1.73 $3.47

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Geneva and Black. The current time is 08:38:30.

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.