How far is Jacksons' Gap, AL from Daviston, AL?

The driving distance from Jacksons' Gap, AL to Daviston, AL is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
17.68 mi
00h 23m
Flight
15.23 mi
24.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.23 mi
Kilometers
24.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.68 mi
Kilometers
28.45 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daviston
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksons' Gap
Thu, Apr 16, 8:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksons' Gap
2026-04-16T07:18
Arrive Daviston
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jacksons' Gap
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Site
AL

Town

From Jacksons' Gap
9.4 mi
00h 11m
To Daviston
8.2 mi
00h 11m

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
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksons' Gap and Daviston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksons' Gap and Daviston.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Avenue

    23 m · 4 sec · Depot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1742 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Manoy Drive

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Manoy Drive

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Eagle Creek Road

    1415 ft · 1 min · Eagle Creek Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Crouch Road

    3142 ft · 2 min · Crouch Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Horseshoe Bend Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hamlet Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hamlet Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 79

    7.6 mi · 18 min · County Road 79

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Highway 22

    882 ft · 15 sec · Highway 22

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 22

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksons' Gap and Daviston.

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 79
7.63 mi · 43%
Horseshoe Bend Road
6.86 mi · 39%
Hamlet Mill Road
1.83 mi · 10%
Manoy Drive
1.23 mi · 7%
Crouch Road
0.6 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 79

Turn right onto County Road 79

7.63 mi · 00h 18m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Site
00h 11m from Jacksons' Gap
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksons' Gap and Sunny near Daviston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksons' Gap to Daviston?

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

New Site is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Jacksons' Gap and 8.2 miles from Daviston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksons' Gap and Sunny near Daviston.

Stop Ideas Near New Site

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Site, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Site.

RAIL

Anniston

68 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

110 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksons' Gap and Daviston. Straight-line distance: 15.23 mi (24.51 km).

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#1 Jacksons' Gap

Town

Population822
Coordinates32.8862400, -85.8116300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Daviston

Town of the United States

Population203
Coordinates33.0529000, -85.6396800
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Avenue (-85.811557, 32.886178)
End: SR 22 (-85.639736, 33.053103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
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.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.35
Round trip
$4.70
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.35 $4.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.64 $5.28
Premium $4.63 $2.87 $5.74
Diesel $5.42 $3.36 $6.71

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 Jacksons' Gap and Daviston. The current time is 07:18:48.

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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.