How far is Jacksons' Gap, AL from Alexander City, AL?
The driving distance from Jacksons' Gap, AL to Alexander City, AL is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tallapoosa County, 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 Jacksons' Gap and Alexander City.
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Start on Depot Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Depot Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Cherokee Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cherokee Road
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Continue on Madison Street
2072 ft · 47 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto Tallapoosa Street
50 m · 3 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
2 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
73 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Court Square
89 m · 13 sec · Court Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksons' Gap and Alexander City.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
8.56 mi · 00h 10m
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 Jacksons' Gap and Sunny near Alexander City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksons' Gap to Alexander City?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Dadeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Jacksons' Gap and 5 miles from Alexander City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksons' Gap and Sunny near Alexander City.
Stop Ideas Near Dadeville
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 Dadeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksons' Gap and Alexander City. Straight-line distance: 9.17 mi (14.75 km).
#1 Jacksons' Gap
Town
| Population | 822 |
| Coordinates | 32.8862400, -85.8116300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexander City
City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,142 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -85.9538500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Court Square (-85.953885, 32.944116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
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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