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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.97 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.1 mi
32.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.1 mi
Kilometers
32.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.97 mi
Kilometers
38.57 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Howton
Fri, May 1, 3:21 PM CDT
Return by in Coker
Fri, May 1, 3:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coker
2026-05-01T14:43
Arrive Howton
Fri, May 1, 3:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coker
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
Tuscaloosa
AL

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

From Coker
12 mi
00h 18m
To Howton
12 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 140

    1.3 km · 2 min · Highway 140

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 140

    141 m · 13 sec · County Road 140

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto McFarland Boulevard

    10 mi · 15 min · McFarland Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward University Boulevard, University of Alabama

    818 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on University Boulevard East

    2.4 mi · 5 min · University Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on University Boulevard East

    3053 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Birmingham Highway

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Old Birmingham Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Howton Loop Road

    62 m · 10 sec · Howton Loop Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brackner Drive

    22 m · 3 sec · Brackner Drive

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McFarland Boulevard
9.97 mi · 42%
Old Birmingham Highway
9.88 mi · 41%
University Boulevard East
2.96 mi · 12%
Highway 140
0.82 mi · 3%
University Boulevard
0.15 mi · 1%
County Road 140
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscaloosa
00h 18m from Coker
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

2 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

78 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coker and Howton. Straight-line distance: 20.1 mi (32.35 km).

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#1 Coker

Town of the United States

Population953
Coordinates33.2459500, -87.6877900
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
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#2 Howton

Howton is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.2590100, -87.3402800
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Coker (-87.68779, 33.24595)
End: Howton (-87.34028, 33.25901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.22
Round trip
$6.44
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Coker and Howton. The current time is 14:43:57.

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.