How far is Hillsdale, AL from Cordova, AL?

The driving distance from Hillsdale, AL to Cordova, AL is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
10.95 mi
00h 24m
Flight
8.89 mi
14.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.89 mi
Kilometers
14.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.95 mi
Kilometers
17.63 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cordova
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in Hillsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsdale
2026-04-23T02:51
Arrive Cordova
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
7.1 mi
00h 12m
To Cordova
3.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsdale and Cordova.

  1. 1

    Start on North Airport Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · North Airport Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Industrial Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Industrial Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Birmingham

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cordova, Parrish

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    123 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto County Road 20

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 20

  9. 9

    Continue on Jog Road

    153 m · 15 sec · Jog Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1571 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Avenue

    7 m · 6 sec · Green Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    710 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Commerce Street

    121 m · 11 sec · Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Commerce Street

    58 m · 8 sec · Commerce Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commerce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham
5.03 mi · 46%
Industrial Parkway
3.26 mi · 30%
County Road 20
1.47 mi · 13%
North Airport Road
1.42 mi · 13%
1st Street
0.43 mi · 4%
Commerce Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham

Merge slight left

4.26 mi · 00h 05m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
00h 12m from Hillsdale
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillsdale and Sunny near Cordova.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsdale to Cordova?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 7.1 miles from Hillsdale and 3.9 miles from Cordova.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsdale and Sunny near Cordova.

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 Cordova. Straight-line distance: 8.89 mi (14.31 km).

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#1 Hillsdale

Hillsdale is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8684400, -87.2664000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Cordova

#2 Cordova

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population1,820
Coordinates33.7598300, -87.1833300
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: North Airport Road (-87.2668, 33.868396)
End: Commerce Street (-87.183414, 33.75969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.46 L · about $1.48
Round trip
$2.95
0.78 gal · 2.92 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.48 $2.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.63 $1.80 $3.61
Diesel $5.42 $2.11 $4.22

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 Cordova. The current time is 02:51:53.

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.