How far is Howton, AL from Vance, AL?
The driving distance from Howton, AL to Vance, AL is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Town in Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howton and Vance.
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Start on Brackner Drive
22 m · 8 sec · Brackner Drive
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Turn left onto Howton Loop Road
62 m · 14 sec · Howton Loop Road
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Brookwood Parkway
6.5 mi · 11 min · Brookwood Parkway
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Continue on Daimler Benz Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Daimler Benz Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Vance-Blocton Road
78 m · 5 sec · Vance-Blocton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vance-Blocton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Howton and Vance.
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.
Brookwood Parkway
Turn right onto Brookwood Parkway
6.45 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Howton and Chance Rain Showers near Vance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Howton to Vance?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Brookwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Howton and 6.3 miles from Vance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Howton and Chance Rain Showers near Vance.
Stop Ideas Near Brookwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Howton and Vance. Straight-line distance: 8.5 mi (13.68 km).
#1 Howton
Howton is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.2590100, -87.3402800 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vance
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,807 |
| Coordinates | 33.1742800, -87.2336100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vance Blocton Road (-87.233189, 33.174421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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