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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Glades County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East 39th Street
1515 ft · 1 min · East 39th Street
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Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue
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Turn left onto West 65th Street
1420 ft · 38 sec · West 65th Street
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Court
1250 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Court
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Continue on West 68th Street
136 m · 13 sec · West 68th Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
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Turn left onto SR 924 Toll West
1784 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gratigny Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
62.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
51 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue straight
918 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
33 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road
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Continue on Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road
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Turn right onto Alturas Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Alturas Road
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Continue on Poinsettia Road
130 m · 14 sec · Poinsettia Road
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
150 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 27 North
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62.2 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moore Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Alturas. Straight-line distance: 164.95 mi (265.46 km).
#1 Hialeah
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 232,027 |
| Coordinates | 25.8576000, -80.2781100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alturas
Alturas is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.8716900, -81.7150800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alturas (-81.71508, 27.87169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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