How far is Cottage Hill, AL from Citronelle, AL?

The driving distance from Cottage Hill, AL to Citronelle, AL is about 39.5 miles (63.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.46 mi
00h 47m
Flight
30.83 mi
49.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.83 mi
Kilometers
49.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.46 mi
Kilometers
63.51 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citronelle
Tue, Apr 14, 9:13 PM CDT
Return by in Cottage Hill
Tue, Apr 14, 10:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cottage Hill
2026-04-14T20:26
Arrive Citronelle
Tue, Apr 14, 9:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cottage Hill
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
Semmes
AL

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

From Cottage Hill
17.9 mi
00h 23m
To Citronelle
21.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
59°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cottage Hill and Citronelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Hill and Citronelle.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillcrest Lane West

    8 m · 7 sec · Hillcrest Lane West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wildwood Drive

    849 ft · 40 sec · Wildwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cottage Hill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Cottage Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West I-65 Service Road South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West I-65 Service Road South

  5. 5

    Turn uturn onto Airport Boulevard

    1351 ft · 31 sec · Airport Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    973 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Prichard, Citronelle

    1547 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Saint Stephens Road

    27.3 mi · 35 min · Saint Stephens Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East State Street

    3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottage Hill and Citronelle.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Stephens Road
27.3 mi · 69%
Airport Boulevard
5.01 mi · 13%
Cottage Hill Road
1.32 mi · 3%
West I-65 Service Road South
1.11 mi · 3%
East State Street
0.6 mi · 2%
US 45
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Stephens Road

Turn straight onto Saint Stephens Road

27.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Semmes
00h 23m from Cottage Hill
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog leaving Cottage Hill and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Citronelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cottage Hill to Citronelle?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 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 17.9 miles from Cottage Hill and 21.6 miles from Citronelle.

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 8.7 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 $5.26 one way or $10.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog around Cottage Hill and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Citronelle.

Stop Ideas Near Semmes

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

19 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

46 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Biloxi, MS

74 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Gulfport, MS

89 mi away
10015 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Hill and Citronelle. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.61 km).

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#1 Cottage Hill

Cottage Hill is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6501900, -88.1461100
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Citronelle

#2 Citronelle

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population3,873
Coordinates31.0907300, -88.2280600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillcrest Lane West (-88.14611, 30.650178)
End: East State Street (-88.228061, 31.090922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.53
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.26 $10.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.92 $11.84
Premium $4.63 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $5.42 $7.53 $15.05

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cottage Hill and Citronelle. The current time is 20:26:11.

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.