How far is Hobson City, AL from Halls Chapel, AL?

The driving distance from Hobson City, AL to Halls Chapel, AL is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
10.35 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.95 mi
14.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.95 mi
Kilometers
14.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.35 mi
Kilometers
16.65 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Halls Chapel
Thu, Apr 16, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Hobson City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobson City
2026-04-16T00:57
Arrive Halls Chapel
Thu, Apr 16, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hobson City
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
Saks
AL

Unincorporated community in Alabama

From Hobson City
5.2 mi
00h 10m
To Halls Chapel
5.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hobson City and Halls Chapel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hobson City and Halls Chapel.

  1. 1

    Start on Council Street

    1501 ft · 1 min · Council Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Street

    142 m · 26 sec · Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    933 ft · 41 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Thomason Street

    840 ft · 44 sec · Thomason Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    570 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Front Street

    2421 ft · 47 sec · Front Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Street

    134 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Noble Street

    4.4 mi · 9 min · South Noble Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Gadsden Highway

    1628 ft · 33 sec · Old Gadsden Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saks Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Saks Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alexandria Road

    562 ft · 14 sec · Alexandria Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alexandria Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobson City and Halls Chapel.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Noble Street
4.43 mi · 43%
Saks Road
4.14 mi · 40%
Front Street
0.46 mi · 4%
Old Gadsden Highway
0.31 mi · 3%
Council Street
0.28 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Drive
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Noble Street

Continue on South Noble Street

4.43 mi · 00h 09m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saks
00h 10m from Hobson City
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hobson City and Sunny near Halls Chapel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hobson City to Halls Chapel?

The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Saks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Hobson City and 5.2 miles from Halls Chapel.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hobson City and Sunny near Halls Chapel.

Stop Ideas Near Saks

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

6 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

92 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobson City and Halls Chapel. Straight-line distance: 8.95 mi (14.4 km).

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#1 Hobson City

Town

Population749
Coordinates33.6214900, -85.8441300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
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#2 Halls Chapel

Halls Chapel is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.7509300, -85.8471900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobson City (-85.84413, 33.62149)
End: Halls Chapel (-85.84719, 33.75093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.38 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.73
0.72 gal · 2.76 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.36 $2.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.53 $3.07
Premium $4.63 $1.67 $3.33
Diesel $5.42 $1.95 $3.90

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hobson City and Halls Chapel. The current time is 00:57:59.

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.