How far is Glen Allen, AL from Hamilton, AL?

The driving distance from Glen Allen, AL to Hamilton, AL is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
24.98 mi
00h 33m
Flight
21.13 mi
34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.13 mi
Kilometers
34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.98 mi
Kilometers
40.2 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 AM CDT
Return by in Glen Allen
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Allen
2026-04-23T07:29
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glen Allen
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
Twin
AL

Locality in Alabama, United States

From Glen Allen
12.5 mi
00h 16m
To Hamilton
12.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Allen and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Allen and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bankhead Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bankhead Highway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1596 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Tupelo

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin

    1598 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Military Street

    5 mi · 8 min · South Military Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bexar Avenue West

    6 m · 1 sec · Bexar Avenue West

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bexar Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Allen and Hamilton.

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-22 West
12.7 mi · 51%
Bankhead Highway
5.54 mi · 22%
South Military Street
5.02 mi · 20%
US 43
0.3 mi · 1%
Bexar Avenue West
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I-22 West

Merge slight left

12.5 mi · 00h 13m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin
00h 16m from Glen Allen
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glen Allen and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glen Allen to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Twin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Glen Allen and 12.5 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glen Allen and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Twin

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

111 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Allen and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 21.13 mi (34 km).

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#1 Glen Allen

Town in Alabama, USA

Population480
Coordinates33.9151000, -87.7416900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population6,645
Coordinates34.1423200, -87.9886400
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Glen Allen (-87.74169, 33.9151)
End: Hamilton (-87.98864, 34.14232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.67
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.33 $6.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.75 $7.50
Premium $4.63 $4.07 $8.14
Diesel $5.42 $4.77 $9.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Glen Allen and Hamilton. The current time is 07:29:07.

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.