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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.45 mi
00h 38m
Flight
13.92 mi
22.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.92 mi
Kilometers
22.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.45 mi
Kilometers
31.3 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 Cardiff
Thu, Apr 16, 3:05 AM CDT
Return by in Hueytown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hueytown
2026-04-16T02:26
Arrive Cardiff
Thu, Apr 16, 3:05 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 Hueytown
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
McDonald Chapel
AL

Census designated place

From Hueytown
9.8 mi
00h 19m
To Cardiff
9.7 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
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hueytown and Cardiff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hueytown and Cardiff.

  1. 1

    Start on High School Road

    1721 ft · 1 min · High School Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Valley Road

    1546 ft · 31 sec · Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    155 m · 10 sec · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Birmingham

    1731 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Lloyd Noland Parkway

    812 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lloyd Noland Parkway

    1422 ft · 40 sec · Lloyd Noland Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Avenue E

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Avenue E

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 20th Street Ensley

    1155 ft · 29 sec · 20th Street Ensley

  11. 11

    Continue on Birmingport Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingport Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Adamsville Ensley Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Adamsville Ensley Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hillcrest Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Hillcrest Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cherry Avenue

    2971 ft · 1 min · Cherry Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Brookside - Cardiff Road

    1874 ft · 52 sec · Brookside - Cardiff Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Brookside - Cardiff Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Brookside - Cardiff Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Trimble Hill Road

    1399 ft · 1 min · Trimble Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cardiff Lynns Crossing Road

    901 ft · 44 sec · Cardiff Lynns Crossing Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    112 m · 18 sec · Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adamsville Ensley Road
4.84 mi · 25%
I 20 East
3.27 mi · 17%
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
2.95 mi · 15%
Hillcrest Road
2.75 mi · 14%
Brookside - Cardiff Road
1.22 mi · 6%
Avenue E
1.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+5.5 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonald Chapel
00h 19m from Hueytown
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McDonald Chapel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
West Jefferson Town Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

West Jefferson Town Hall

Quinton , AL
7000 W Jefferson Rd, Quinton, AL 35130
Rating 4.6/5 16 reviews City Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonald Chapel.

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

66 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

69 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hueytown and Cardiff. Straight-line distance: 13.92 mi (22.4 km).

Hueytown

#1 Hueytown

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population15,202
Coordinates33.4512200, -86.9966600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Cardiff

#2 Cardiff

Town in Alabama

Population55
Coordinates33.6456600, -86.9336100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Hueytown (-86.99666, 33.45122)
End: Cardiff (-86.93361, 33.64566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.23
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hueytown and Cardiff. The current time is 02:26:38.

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.