How far is Hillsdale, AL from Carbon Hill, AL?

The driving distance from Hillsdale, AL to Carbon Hill, AL is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.47 mi
00h 19m
Flight
14.99 mi
24.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.99 mi
Kilometers
24.12 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.47 mi
Kilometers
28.11 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carbon Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Hillsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsdale
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Carbon Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillsdale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Jasper
AL

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

From Hillsdale
8.6 mi
00h 09m
To Carbon Hill
8.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsdale and Carbon Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsdale and Carbon Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on North Airport Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · North Airport Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    160 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    80 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 22, US 78

    850 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 22:west, US 78:west: Tupelo

    1 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    632 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast 1st Avenue

    2827 ft · 59 sec · Northeast 1st Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nauvoo Road

    1414 ft · 28 sec · Nauvoo Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nauvoo Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsdale and Carbon Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22
8.9 mi · 51%
North Airport Road
4.27 mi · 24%
Northeast 1st Avenue
0.54 mi · 3%
Nauvoo Road
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 22

Continue straight

4.37 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
00h 09m from Hillsdale
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillsdale and Mostly Sunny near Carbon Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsdale to Carbon Hill?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Hillsdale and 8.9 miles from Carbon Hill.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsdale and Mostly Sunny near Carbon Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Jasper

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

56 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

98 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Carbon Hill. Straight-line distance: 14.99 mi (24.12 km).

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#1 Hillsdale

Hillsdale is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8684400, -87.2664000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Carbon Hill

#2 Carbon Hill

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population1,885
Coordinates33.8917700, -87.5261200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: North Airport Road (-87.2668, 33.868396)
End: Nauvoo Road (-87.526305, 33.891835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.35
Round trip
$4.70
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.35 $4.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.64 $5.28
Premium $4.63 $2.87 $5.74
Diesel $5.42 $3.36 $6.71

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 Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsdale and Carbon Hill. The current time is 23:33:15.

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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.