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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harris and Scottsboro.
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Start on Harris Avenue
23 m · 5 sec · Harris Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1312 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on Lee Highway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on Lee Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
6.5 mi · 7 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 279: Scottsboro
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto South Market Street
700 ft · 33 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Peachtree Street
138 m · 22 sec · East Peachtree Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
13 m · 2 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right
70 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harris and Scottsboro.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Harris
Harris is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8873000, -85.8594200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsboro
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,372 |
| Coordinates | 34.6723100, -86.0341500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.034533, 34.67232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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