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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 Cottage Hill and Citronelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Hill and Citronelle.
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Start on Hillcrest Lane West
8 m · 7 sec · Hillcrest Lane West
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Turn left onto Wildwood Drive
849 ft · 40 sec · Wildwood Drive
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Turn right onto Cottage Hill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cottage Hill Road
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Turn left onto West I-65 Service Road South
1.1 mi · 2 min · West I-65 Service Road South
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Turn uturn onto Airport Boulevard
1351 ft · 31 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Prichard, Citronelle
1547 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Stephens Road
27.3 mi · 35 min · Saint Stephens Road
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Turn right onto East State Street
3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Saint Stephens Road
Turn straight onto Saint Stephens Road
27.3 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
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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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Hill and Citronelle. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.61 km).
#1 Cottage Hill
Cottage Hill is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6501900, -88.1461100 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Citronelle
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,873 |
| Coordinates | 31.0907300, -88.2280600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-88.228061, 31.090922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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