How far is Hokes Bluff, AL from Sardis City, AL?

The driving distance from Hokes Bluff, AL to Sardis City, AL is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
27.89 mi
00h 38m
Flight
19.06 mi
30.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.06 mi
Kilometers
30.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.89 mi
Kilometers
44.88 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sardis City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM CDT
Return by in Hokes Bluff
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hokes Bluff
2026-04-19T02:46
Arrive Sardis City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
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 Hokes Bluff
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
Attalla
AL

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

From Hokes Bluff
14 mi
00h 19m
To Sardis City
13.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hokes Bluff and Sardis City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hokes Bluff and Sardis City.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 11 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sardis Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Sardis Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sardis Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hokes Bluff and Sardis City.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Meighan Boulevard
6.35 mi · 23%
Herman Nelson Highway
6.16 mi · 22%
5th Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 5%
Sardis Drive
1.13 mi · 4%
Alford Bend Road
0.86 mi · 3%
4th Street Northwest
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

11.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attalla
00h 19m from Hokes Bluff
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hokes Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sardis City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hokes Bluff to Sardis City?

The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Attalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Hokes Bluff and 13.8 miles from Sardis City.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hokes Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sardis City.

Stop Ideas Near Attalla

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

48 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

87 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hokes Bluff and Sardis City. Straight-line distance: 19.06 mi (30.68 km).

Hokes Bluff

#1 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Sardis City

#2 Sardis City

Human settlement

Population1,776
Coordinates34.1742600, -86.1227500
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.866393, 33.998137)
End: Sardis Drive (-86.122752, 34.174273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.73 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.98 gal · 7.46 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.22 $8.43
Premium $4.63 $4.58 $9.16
Diesel $5.42 $5.36 $10.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hokes Bluff and Sardis City. The current time is 02:46:22.

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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.