How far is Coker, AL from Howton, AL?
The driving distance from Coker, AL to Howton, AL is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coker and Howton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coker and Howton.
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Start on the route
73 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 140
1.3 km · 2 min · Highway 140
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Continue on County Road 140
141 m · 13 sec · County Road 140
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Merge slight left onto McFarland Boulevard
10 mi · 15 min · McFarland Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward University Boulevard, University of Alabama
818 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on University Boulevard East
2.4 mi · 5 min · University Boulevard East
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Keep slight left to continue on University Boulevard East
3053 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East
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Turn left onto Old Birmingham Highway
9.9 mi · 14 min · Old Birmingham Highway
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Continue on Howton Loop Road
62 m · 10 sec · Howton Loop Road
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Turn right onto Brackner Drive
22 m · 3 sec · Brackner Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brackner Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coker and Howton.
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.
McFarland Boulevard
Merge slight left onto McFarland Boulevard
9.97 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Coker and Chance Rain Showers near Howton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coker to Howton?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Tuscaloosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Coker and 12 miles from Howton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Coker and Chance Rain Showers near Howton.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscaloosa
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 Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Marion, AL
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coker and Howton. Straight-line distance: 20.1 mi (32.35 km).
#1 Coker
Town of the United States
| Population | 953 |
| Coordinates | 33.2459500, -87.6877900 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Howton
Howton is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.2590100, -87.3402800 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howton (-87.34028, 33.25901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
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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