How far is Daviston, AL from Jacksons' Gap, AL?

The driving distance from Daviston, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
18.93 mi
00h 43m
Flight
15.23 mi
24.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.23 mi
Kilometers
24.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.46 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksons' Gap
Thu, Apr 16, 9:47 AM CDT
Return by in Daviston
Thu, Apr 16, 10:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daviston
2026-04-16T09:04
Arrive Jacksons' Gap
Thu, Apr 16, 9:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Daviston
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
New Site
AL

Town

From Daviston
9.4 mi
00h 21m
To Jacksons' Gap
9.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Daviston and Jacksons' Gap.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Daviston and Jacksons' Gap.

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 22

    882 ft · 15 sec · Highway 22

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto County Road 79

    7.6 mi · 18 min · County Road 79

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlet Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hamlet Mill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crouch Road

    3142 ft · 2 min · Crouch Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Eagle Creek Road

    1415 ft · 1 min · Eagle Creek Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Manoy Drive

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Manoy Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1742 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Depot Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Depot Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Daviston and Jacksons' Gap.

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 79
7.63 mi · 40%
Horseshoe Bend Road
6.86 mi · 36%
Hamlet Mill Road
1.83 mi · 10%
Manoy Drive
1.23 mi · 7%
Crouch Road
0.6 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 79

Turn slight left onto County Road 79

7.63 mi · 00h 18m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Site
00h 21m from Daviston
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Daviston and Sunny near Jacksons' Gap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Daviston to Jacksons' Gap?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

New Site is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Daviston and 9.4 miles from Jacksons' Gap.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Daviston and Sunny near Jacksons' Gap.

Stop Ideas Near New Site

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

68 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

110 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daviston and Jacksons' Gap. Straight-line distance: 15.23 mi (24.51 km).

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#1 Daviston

Town of the United States

Population203
Coordinates33.0529000, -85.6396800
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jacksons' Gap

Town

Population822
Coordinates32.8862400, -85.8116300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Daviston (-85.63968, 33.0529)
End: Jacksons' Gap (-85.81163, 32.88624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.54
Round trip
$5.07
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.54 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.85 $5.71
Premium $4.63 $3.10 $6.20
Diesel $5.42 $3.63 $7.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Daviston and Jacksons' Gap. The current time is 09:04:20.

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.