How far is Leesburg, AL from Bluffton, AL?

The driving distance from Leesburg, AL to Bluffton, AL is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.39 mi
01h 00m
Flight
21.92 mi
35.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.92 mi
Kilometers
35.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.39 mi
Kilometers
50.52 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Centre
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Leesburg
15.7 mi
00h 30m
To Bluffton
15.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Bluffton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Bluffton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lokey Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Lokey Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard

    663 ft · 13 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Weiss Lake Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Weiss Lake Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 29

    2273 ft · 1 min · County Road 29

  7. 7

    Continue on Cherokee County 29

    4.8 mi · 12 min · Cherokee County 29

  8. 8

    Continue on Cherokee County 45

    2384 ft · 1 min · Cherokee County 45

  9. 9

    Continue on Cherokee County 45

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Cherokee County 45

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cherokee County 8

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Cherokee County 8

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherokee County 8

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Bluffton.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
16.3 mi · 52%
Cherokee County 29
4.83 mi · 15%
Cherokee County 8
3.47 mi · 11%
Weiss Lake Boulevard
3.35 mi · 11%
Cherokee County 45
2.88 mi · 9%
County Road 29
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass

Turn left onto Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass

16.3 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centre
00h 30m from Leesburg
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Bluffton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Bluffton?

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Leesburg and 15.7 miles from Bluffton.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Bluffton.

Stop Ideas Near Centre

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centre, 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 Centre.

RAIL

Anniston

58 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.28 km).

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#1 Leesburg

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,016
Coordinates34.1798200, -85.7613600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bluffton

Bluffton is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.0070400, -85.4399600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-85.76136, 34.17982)
End: Bluffton (-85.43996, 34.00704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.19 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.41
2.22 gal · 8.38 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.20 $8.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.73 $9.45
Premium $4.63 $5.13 $10.27
Diesel $5.42 $6.01 $12.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Bluffton. The current time is 02:11:45.

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.