How far is Jasper, AL from Athens, AL?
The driving distance from Jasper, AL to Athens, AL is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jasper and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper and Athens.
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Start on 3rd Avenue
13 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto 20th Street West
1274 ft · 41 sec · 20th Street West
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Turn left onto Birmingham Avenue
116 m · 13 sec · Birmingham Avenue
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Turn right onto 19th Street East
1 km · 2 min · 19th Street East
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Continue on Viking Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Viking Drive
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Turn slight right
2335 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
28 mi · 39 min
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Take the ramp left
1044 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
51.1 mi · 55 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 72: Athens, Huntsville
1307 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 72 East
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 72 East
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jasper and Athens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heroes Highway
Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
51.1 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Jasper and Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jasper to Athens?
The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Jasper and 42.6 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jasper and Sunny near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Hill
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 Pine Hill.
Birmingham
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Athens. Straight-line distance: 69.33 mi (111.57 km).
#1 Jasper
City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 13,278 |
| Coordinates | 33.8312200, -87.2775100 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-86.97219, 34.80243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
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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