How far is Hobson City, AL from Nances Creek, AL?

The driving distance from Hobson City, AL to Nances Creek, AL is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
24.89 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.55 mi
31.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.89 mi
Kilometers
40.05 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Heflin
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Hobson City
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Nances Creek
12.4 mi
00h 19m

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
86°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 Nances Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hobson City and Nances Creek.

  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

    3129 ft · 1 min · South Noble Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Greenbrier Dear Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Greenbrier Dear Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Coleman Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Coleman Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Choccolocco Road

    11 mi · 16 min · Choccolocco Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 9

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hobson Circle

    50 m · 7 sec · Hobson Circle

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hobson Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobson City and Nances Creek.

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Choccolocco Road
11 mi · 44%
State Route 9
8.59 mi · 35%
Greenbrier Dear Road
1.69 mi · 7%
Coleman Road
1.63 mi · 7%
South Noble Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Choccolocco Road

Continue on Choccolocco Road

11 mi · 00h 16m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heflin
00h 19m from Hobson City
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hobson City and Sunny near Nances Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hobson City to Nances Creek?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Heflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Hobson City and 12.4 miles from Nances Creek.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hobson City and Sunny near Nances Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Heflin

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

23 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

112 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Birmingham

114 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobson City and Nances Creek. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.47 km).

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#1 Hobson City

Town

Population749
Coordinates33.6214900, -85.8441300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nances Creek

Nances Creek is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8578800, -85.6569100
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobson City (-85.84413, 33.62149)
End: Nances Creek (-85.65691, 33.85788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.67
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.33 $6.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.75 $7.50
Premium $4.63 $4.07 $8.14
Diesel $5.42 $4.77 $9.53

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 Nances Creek. The current time is 00:39:16.

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.