How far is Harkness Crossroads, AL from Gurley, AL?
The driving distance from Harkness Crossroads, AL to Gurley, AL is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Blount and Jefferson Counties, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harkness Crossroads and Gurley.
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Start on Wallstown Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Wallstown Road
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Continue on Wallstown Road
2740 ft · 2 min · Wallstown Road
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Turn left onto Armstrong Loop
2201 ft · 2 min · Armstrong Loop
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Continue on Center Springs Road
3 mi · 12 min · Center Springs Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Kiowa Road
2837 ft · 2 min · Kiowa Road
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Turn slight right onto Narrows Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · Narrows Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Compton Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Old Compton Road
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Turn left onto Red Valley Road
28 m · 4 sec · Red Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harkness Crossroads and Gurley.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
5.13 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Harkness Crossroads and Partly Sunny near Gurley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harkness Crossroads to Gurley?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
County Line is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Harkness Crossroads and 7.4 miles from Gurley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harkness Crossroads and Partly Sunny near Gurley.
Stop Ideas Near County Line
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to County Line.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harkness Crossroads and Gurley. Straight-line distance: 10.69 mi (17.21 km).
#1 Harkness Crossroads
Harkness Crossroads is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9142700, -86.7227700 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Valley Road (-86.637794, 33.776547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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