How far is Cromwell, AL from Silas, AL?

The driving distance from Cromwell, AL to Silas, AL is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.41 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.17 mi
51.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.17 mi
Kilometers
51.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.41 mi
Kilometers
60.2 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silas
Tue, May 12, 10:23 PM CDT
Return by in Cromwell
Tue, May 12, 11:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cromwell
2026-05-12T21:30
Arrive Silas
Tue, May 12, 10:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cromwell
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
Needham
AL

Human settlement in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States of America

From Cromwell
18.7 mi
00h 26m
To Silas
18.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cromwell and Silas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cromwell and Silas.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 7

    1.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 7

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 9

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 9

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    1305 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    2051 ft · 2 min · Commerce Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crowell Drive

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Crowell Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Mulberry Avenue

    25.4 mi · 38 min · South Mulberry Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    129 m · 19 sec · 2nd Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cromwell and Silas.

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Mulberry Avenue
25.4 mi · 68%
Crowell Drive
6.61 mi · 18%
County Road 9
2.87 mi · 8%
County Road 7
1.71 mi · 5%
Commerce Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Mulberry Avenue

Turn right onto South Mulberry Avenue

25.4 mi · 00h 38m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 26m from Cromwell
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cromwell and Sunny near Silas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cromwell to Silas?

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Cromwell and 18.7 miles from Silas.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cromwell and Sunny near Silas.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
1901 Front Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

57 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

62 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

65 mi away
3603 North College Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cromwell and Silas. Straight-line distance: 32.17 mi (51.78 km).

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#1 Cromwell

Cromwell is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.2287500, -88.2744700
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Silas

#2 Silas

Town in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States

Population418
Coordinates31.7654300, -88.3291800
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 7 (-88.274368, 32.228766)
End: 2nd Avenue (-88.32918, 31.765517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.00 $10.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.62 $11.24
Premium $4.63 $6.11 $12.21
Diesel $5.42 $7.15 $14.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cromwell and Silas. The current time is 21:30:15.

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.