How far is Hamilton, AL from Jasper, AL?

The driving distance from Hamilton, AL to Jasper, AL is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
51.04 mi
00h 59m
Flight
46.06 mi
74.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.06 mi
Kilometers
74.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.04 mi
Kilometers
82.14 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jasper
Fri, Jul 24, 2:07 PM CDT
Return by in Hamilton
Fri, Jul 24, 3:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-07-24T13:07
Arrive Jasper
Fri, Jul 24, 2:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Eldridge
AL

Town in Alabama

From Hamilton
25.5 mi
00h 29m
To Jasper
25.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Jul 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Jasper.

  1. 1

    Start on Bexar Avenue West

    6 m · 5 sec · Bexar Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Military Street South

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Military Street South

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I-22 East: Jasper

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa

    1788 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on 20th Street West

    1919 ft · 55 sec · 20th Street West

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-22 East
43.2 mi · 85%
Military Street South
5.15 mi · 10%
20th Street West
0.36 mi · 1%
69
0.34 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue
0.01 mi
Bexar Avenue West
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I-22 East

Merge slight left

42.9 mi · 00h 46m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldridge
00h 29m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jasper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Jasper?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Hamilton and 25.5 miles from Jasper.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jasper.

Stop Ideas Near Eldridge

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

81 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

88 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

115 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 46.06 mi (74.13 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population6,645
Coordinates34.1423200, -87.9886400
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Jasper

#2 Jasper

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population13,278
Coordinates33.8312200, -87.2775100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-87.98864, 34.14232)
End: Jasper (-87.27751, 33.83122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.63
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.82 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.67 $15.33
Premium $4.63 $8.33 $16.65
Diesel $5.42 $9.75 $19.49

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 · Jul 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Jasper. The current time is 13:07:18.

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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.