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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
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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.
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Start on North Airport Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · North Airport Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Industrial Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Industrial Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward Birmingham
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cordova, Parrish
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 20
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 20
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Continue on Jog Road
153 m · 15 sec · Jog Road
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1571 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Avenue
7 m · 6 sec · Green Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
710 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Turn slight right onto Commerce Street
121 m · 11 sec · Commerce Street
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Continue on Commerce Street
58 m · 8 sec · Commerce Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jasper.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Cordova. Straight-line distance: 8.89 mi (14.31 km).
#1 Hillsdale
Hillsdale is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8684400, -87.2664000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cordova
City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,820 |
| Coordinates | 33.7598300, -87.1833300 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Commerce Street (-87.183414, 33.75969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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