How far is Highland Lake, AL from Harkness Crossroads, AL?
The driving distance from Highland Lake, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Lake and Harkness Crossroads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Lake and Harkness Crossroads.
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Start on Lakeshore Drive
2201 ft · 2 min · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1.3 km · 3 min · Lakeshore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
37 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue East
55 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue East
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Turn right onto 5th Street North
7.6 mi · 11 min · 5th Street North
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.9 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Wallstown Road
26 m · 4 sec · Wallstown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wallstown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Lake and Harkness Crossroads.
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.
5th Street North
Exit the roundabout
9.91 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Highland Lake and Partly Sunny near Harkness Crossroads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Lake to Harkness Crossroads?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Highland Lake and 13.4 miles from Harkness Crossroads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Highland Lake and Partly Sunny near Harkness Crossroads.
Stop Ideas Near Rosa
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 Rosa.
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Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Lake and Harkness Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 17.5 mi (28.16 km).
#1 Highland Lake
Town
| Population | 410 |
| Coordinates | 33.8851000, -86.4197100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harkness Crossroads
Harkness Crossroads is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9142700, -86.7227700 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harkness Crossroads (-86.72277, 33.91427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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