How far is Livingston, AL from Smiths Station, AL?
The driving distance from Livingston, AL to Smiths Station, AL is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Smiths Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Smiths Station.
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Start on North Street
12.2 mi · 17 min · North Street
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Merge slight left
611 ft · 8 sec
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Take the exit slight left
55 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge
34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1836 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
61.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway
16.9 mi · 20 min · Columbus Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 298
1791 ft · 51 sec · County Road 298
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 243
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Smiths Station.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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63.3 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Livingston and Partly Sunny near Smiths Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Smiths Station?
The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lowndesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Livingston and 103 miles from Smiths Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livingston and Partly Sunny near Smiths Station.
Stop Ideas Near Lowndesboro
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 Lowndesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Smiths Station. Straight-line distance: 179.88 mi (289.49 km).
#1 Livingston
City in Alabama
| Population | 3,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.5843000, -88.1872500 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smiths Station
Town in Lee County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,804 |
| Coordinates | 32.5401400, -85.0985500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smiths Station (-85.09855, 32.54014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.49 | $54.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.31 | $78.63 |
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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