How far is Graceville, FL from Alford, FL?

The driving distance from Graceville, FL to Alford, FL is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
26.16 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.62 mi
31.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.62 mi
Kilometers
31.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.16 mi
Kilometers
42.1 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alford
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 PM CDT
Return by in Graceville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graceville
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Alford
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Graceville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Cottondale
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Graceville
13.1 mi
00h 17m
To Alford
13 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Graceville and Alford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Graceville and Alford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cotton Street

    46 m · 8 sec · Cotton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    6.8 mi · 10 min · 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    18.2 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Graceville and Alford.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Avenue
25 mi · 96%
Cotton Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

8th Avenue

Continue straight

18.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottondale
00h 17m from Graceville
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Graceville and Partly Sunny near Alford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Graceville to Alford?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Cottondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Graceville and 13 miles from Alford.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Graceville and Partly Sunny near Alford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graceville and Alford. Straight-line distance: 19.62 mi (31.57 km).

Graceville

#1 Graceville

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States

Population2,106
Coordinates30.9568500, -85.5166000
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Alford

#2 Alford

Town in Jackson County, Florida, United States

Population464
Coordinates30.6938000, -85.3921500
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Graceville (-85.5166, 30.95685)
End: Alford (-85.39215, 30.6938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.63
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.82 $7.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.90 $4.50 $9.01
Diesel $4.35 $4.00 $8.00

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 Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Graceville and Alford. The current time is 21:44:30.

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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.