How far is Harkness Crossroads, AL from Hayden, AL?

The driving distance from Harkness Crossroads, AL to Hayden, AL is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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
2.81 mi
00h 04m
Flight
2.5 mi
4.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.5 mi
Kilometers
4.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.81 mi
Kilometers
4.52 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hayden
Sat, Apr 18, 12:04 PM CDT
Return by in Harkness Crossroads
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harkness Crossroads
2026-04-18T11:59
Arrive Hayden
Sat, Apr 18, 12:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harkness Crossroads
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
Smoke Rise
AL

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

From Harkness Crossroads
1.4 mi
00h 02m
To Hayden
1.4 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harkness Crossroads and Hayden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harkness Crossroads and Hayden.

  1. 1

    Start on Wallstown Road

    26 m · 11 sec · Wallstown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    597 ft · 27 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · 4th Avenue

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harkness Crossroads and Hayden.

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
178.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
0.11 mi · 4%
Wallstown Road
0.02 mi · 1%
4th Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

2.67 mi · 00h 05m

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 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
2.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smoke Rise
00h 02m from Harkness Crossroads
Leave By
8:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Harkness Crossroads and Partly Sunny near Hayden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harkness Crossroads to Hayden?

The road trip is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?

Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Harkness Crossroads and 1.4 miles from Hayden.

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

The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harkness Crossroads and Partly Sunny near Hayden.

Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Smoke Rise and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 7.9 mi away

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Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
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Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harkness Crossroads and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 2.5 mi (4.03 km).

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#1 Harkness Crossroads

Harkness Crossroads is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9142700, -86.7227700
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Hayden

Town in the U.

Population1,358
Coordinates33.8926000, -86.7577700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Wallstown Road (-86.723018, 33.914237)
End: 4th Avenue (-86.757806, 33.892624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.1 gal
0.38 L · about $0.38
Round trip
$0.76
0.2 gal · 0.76 L
Estimated CO2
0.9 kg one way
Round trip: 1.8 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.38 $0.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.43 $0.85
Premium $4.63 $0.46 $0.93
Diesel $5.42 $0.54 $1.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Harkness Crossroads and Hayden. The current time is 11:59:58.

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.