How far is Nances Creek, AL from Anniston, AL?

The driving distance from Nances Creek, AL to Anniston, AL is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
19.87 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.97 mi
27.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.97 mi
Kilometers
27.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.87 mi
Kilometers
31.98 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anniston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:40 PM CDT
Return by in Nances Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nances Creek
2026-04-15T23:09
Arrive Anniston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nances Creek
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Jacksonville
AL

City in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States

From Nances Creek
9.9 mi
00h 15m
To Anniston
9.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nances Creek and Anniston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nances Creek and Anniston.

  1. 1

    Start on Hobson Circle

    50 m · 9 sec · Hobson Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 9

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 9

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whites Gap Road

    5.6 mi · 13 min · Whites Gap Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pelham Road South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pelham Road South

  5. 5

    Continue on McClellan Boulevard

    7 mi · 10 min · McClellan Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Quintard Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Quintard Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 14th Street

    1383 ft · 45 sec · East 14th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gurnee Avenue

    732 ft · 22 sec · Gurnee Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    70 m · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    81 m · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nances Creek and Anniston.

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McClellan Boulevard
7.01 mi · 35%
Whites Gap Road
5.65 mi · 28%
State Route 9
4.29 mi · 22%
Pelham Road South
1.39 mi · 7%
Quintard Avenue
1.02 mi · 5%
East 14th Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McClellan Boulevard

Continue on McClellan Boulevard

7.01 mi · 00h 10m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
00h 15m from Nances Creek
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nances Creek and Mostly Clear near Anniston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nances Creek to Anniston?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Nances Creek and 9.9 miles from Anniston.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nances Creek and Mostly Clear near Anniston.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

19 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

102 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nances Creek and Anniston. Straight-line distance: 16.97 mi (27.31 km).

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#1 Nances Creek

Nances Creek is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8578800, -85.6569100
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Anniston

#2 Anniston

County seat of Calhoun County, Alabama, USA

Population21,090
Coordinates33.6598300, -85.8316300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobson Circle (-85.656845, 33.857958)
End: West 12th Street (-85.831629, 33.659728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.30
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.65 $5.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.98 $5.96
Premium $4.63 $3.24 $6.48
Diesel $5.42 $3.79 $7.58

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 Nances Creek and Anniston. The current time is 23:09:17.

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.