How far is Nances Creek, AL from Hobson City, AL?
The driving distance from Nances Creek, AL to Hobson City, AL is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 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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City in Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nances Creek and Hobson City.
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Start on Hobson Circle
50 m · 9 sec · Hobson Circle
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Turn right onto State Route 9
8.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 9
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Turn right onto Choccolocco Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Choccolocco Road
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Turn left onto Erickton Drive
111 m · 20 sec · Erickton Drive
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Turn right onto Old Choccolocco Road
3084 ft · 59 sec · Old Choccolocco Road
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Continue on DeArmanville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Snow Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Snow Street
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Continue on Choccolocco Street
2243 ft · 59 sec · Choccolocco Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1942 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Thomason Street
840 ft · 37 sec · Thomason Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
933 ft · 43 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
142 m · 26 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Council Street
1501 ft · 1 min · Council Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Council Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nances Creek and Hobson City.
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.
State Route 9
Turn right onto State Route 9
8.59 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Nances Creek and Sunny near Hobson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nances Creek to Hobson City?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 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?
Heflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Nances Creek and 12.6 miles from Hobson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nances Creek and Sunny near Hobson City.
Stop Ideas Near Heflin
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 Heflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nances Creek and Hobson City. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.47 km).
#1 Nances Creek
Nances Creek is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8578800, -85.6569100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hobson City
Town
| Population | 749 |
| Coordinates | 33.6214900, -85.8441300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Council Street (-85.844141, 33.621633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
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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