How far is Harris, AL from Scottsboro, AL?

The driving distance from Harris, AL to Scottsboro, AL is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
21.7 mi
00h 25m
Flight
17.86 mi
28.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.86 mi
Kilometers
28.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.7 mi
Kilometers
34.92 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Harris
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harris
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive Scottsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harris
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
Hollywood
AL

City in Alabama

From Harris
10.9 mi
00h 12m
To Scottsboro
10.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harris and Scottsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harris and Scottsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Harris Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · Harris Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1312 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · John T Reid Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 279: Scottsboro

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    700 ft · 33 sec · South Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Peachtree Street

    138 m · 22 sec · East Peachtree Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    70 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harris and Scottsboro.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John T Reid Parkway
10.6 mi · 49%
279
4.13 mi · 19%
Lee Highway
2.82 mi · 13%
Main Street
2.35 mi · 11%
Kentucky Avenue
1.51 mi · 7%
South Market Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John T Reid Parkway

Continue on John T Reid Parkway

6.54 mi · 00h 07m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollywood
00h 12m from Harris
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harris and Sunny near Scottsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harris to Scottsboro?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 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?

Hollywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Harris and 10.8 miles from Scottsboro.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harris and Sunny near Scottsboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harris and Scottsboro. Straight-line distance: 17.86 mi (28.74 km).

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#1 Harris

Harris is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.8873000, -85.8594200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Scottsboro

#2 Scottsboro

City in Alabama

Population14,372
Coordinates34.6723100, -86.0341500
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Harris Avenue (-85.859434, 34.887195)
End: (-86.034533, 34.67232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.83
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.92 $5.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.28 $6.56
Premium $4.63 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $5.42 $4.17 $8.34

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 Harris and Scottsboro. The current time is 05:54:03.

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.