How far is Hueytown, AL from Cardiff, AL?
The driving distance from Hueytown, AL to Cardiff, AL is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hueytown and Cardiff.
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Start on High School Road
1721 ft · 1 min · High School Road
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Turn right onto Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
2.9 mi · 5 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
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Continue on Valley Road
1546 ft · 31 sec · Valley Road
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Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
155 m · 10 sec · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Birmingham
1731 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lloyd Noland Parkway
812 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Lloyd Noland Parkway
1422 ft · 40 sec · Lloyd Noland Parkway
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Continue on Avenue E
1.1 mi · 3 min · Avenue E
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Turn left onto 20th Street Ensley
1155 ft · 29 sec · 20th Street Ensley
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Continue on Birmingport Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingport Road
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Turn right onto Adamsville Ensley Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Adamsville Ensley Road
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Continue on Hillcrest Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hillcrest Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Avenue
2971 ft · 1 min · Cherry Avenue
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Turn right onto Brookside - Cardiff Road
1874 ft · 52 sec · Brookside - Cardiff Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Brookside - Cardiff Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Brookside - Cardiff Road
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Continue on Trimble Hill Road
1399 ft · 1 min · Trimble Hill Road
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Turn right onto Cardiff Lynns Crossing Road
901 ft · 44 sec · Cardiff Lynns Crossing Road
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
112 m · 18 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hueytown and Cardiff.
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.
Adamsville Ensley Road
Turn right onto Adamsville Ensley Road
4.84 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 Hueytown and Mostly Sunny near Cardiff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hueytown to Cardiff?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 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?
McDonald Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Hueytown and 9.7 miles from Cardiff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hueytown and Mostly Sunny near Cardiff.
Stop Ideas Near McDonald Chapel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonald Chapel.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hueytown and Cardiff. Straight-line distance: 13.92 mi (22.4 km).
#1 Hueytown
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 15,202 |
| Coordinates | 33.4512200, -86.9966600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cardiff
Town in Alabama
| Population | 55 |
| Coordinates | 33.6456600, -86.9336100 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cardiff (-86.93361, 33.64566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
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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