How far is Highland Lakes, AL from Texas, AL?
The driving distance from Highland Lakes, AL to Texas, AL is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Walker County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Lakes and Texas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Lakes and Texas.
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Start on Blue Heron Point
812 ft · 39 sec · Blue Heron Point
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Lakes Trail
2006 ft · 1 min · Highland Lakes Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highland Lakes Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Highland Lakes Drive
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Turn sharp right
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
55.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge
1672 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bankhead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Lakes and Texas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 22 West
Continue straight
55.6 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Highland Lakes and Sunny near Texas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Lakes to Texas?
The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Dora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Highland Lakes and 42.3 miles from Texas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.66 one way or $23.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland Lakes and Sunny near Texas.
Stop Ideas Near Dora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
Brookside Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dora.
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Lakes and Texas. Straight-line distance: 69.56 mi (111.94 km).
#1 Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes is a census-designated place situated in Shelby County, Alabama, within the Birmingham metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3983800, -86.6513000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Texas
Texas is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9298300, -87.6786300 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bankhead Highway (-87.67863, 33.929828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $3.95 | $11.66 | $23.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $17.51 | $35.01 |
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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