How far is Hokes Bluff, AL from Southside, AL?
The driving distance from Hokes Bluff, AL to Southside, AL is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hokes Bluff and Southside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hokes Bluff and Southside.
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Start on Main Street
3 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Alford Bend Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road
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Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Herman Nelson Highway
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Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Hood Avenue
1225 ft · 18 sec · North Hood Avenue
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Continue on George Wallace Drive
3143 ft · 46 sec · George Wallace Drive
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Turn right
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 411 South
1257 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Rainbow Drive
3.6 mi · 5 min · Rainbow Drive
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hokes Bluff and Southside.
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.
Herman Nelson Highway
Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway
6.16 mi · 00h 09m
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 Hokes Bluff and Sunny near Southside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hokes Bluff to Southside?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Gadsden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Hokes Bluff and 9.9 miles from Southside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hokes Bluff and Sunny near Southside.
Stop Ideas Near Gadsden
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 Gadsden.
Anniston
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hokes Bluff and Southside. Straight-line distance: 10.29 mi (16.56 km).
#1 Hokes Bluff
City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,240 |
| Coordinates | 33.9981500, -85.8663600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southside
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9,046 |
| Coordinates | 33.9245400, -86.0224700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: SR 77 (-86.022509, 33.924534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
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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