How far is Hialeah, FL from Alturas, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Alturas, FL is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.69 mi
04h 12m
Flight
164.95 mi
265.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.95 mi
Kilometers
265.46 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.69 mi
Kilometers
316.54 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alturas
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Wed, Apr 15, 9:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-15T01:00
Arrive Alturas
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hialeah
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Hialeah
98.5 mi
02h 06m
To Alturas
98.2 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Alturas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Alturas.

  1. 1

    Start on East 39th Street

    1515 ft · 1 min · East 39th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 65th Street

    1420 ft · 38 sec · West 65th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West 2nd Court

    1250 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Court

  5. 5

    Continue on West 68th Street

    136 m · 13 sec · West 68th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto SR 924 Toll West

    1784 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gratigny Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    51 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    918 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    33 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Alturas Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Alturas Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Poinsettia Road

    130 m · 14 sec · Poinsettia Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    150 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Alturas.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27 North
158 mi · 80%
Gratigny Parkway
18.2 mi · 9%
Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road
9.11 mi · 5%
Alligator Alley
6.39 mi · 3%
Palm Avenue
1.64 mi · 1%
Alturas Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 27 North

Continue straight

62.2 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
02h 06m from Hialeah
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Sunny near Alturas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Alturas?

The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Hialeah and 98.2 miles from Alturas.

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

The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.79 one way or $57.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah and Sunny near Alturas.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Alturas. Straight-line distance: 164.95 mi (265.46 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alturas

Alturas is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.8716900, -81.7150800
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Alturas (-81.71508, 27.87169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.27 L · about $28.79
Round trip
$57.57
13.88 gal · 52.54 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.79 $57.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.90 $63.79
Premium $4.90 $33.98 $67.96
Diesel $4.35 $30.19 $60.38

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 Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hialeah and Alturas. The current time is 01:00:34.

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.