How far is Ohatchee, AL from Hobson City, AL?
The driving distance from Ohatchee, AL to Hobson City, AL is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Unincorporated community in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ohatchee and Hobson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohatchee and Hobson City.
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Start on Main Street
1371 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2131 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
2085 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
2489 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Saks Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Saks Road
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Turn left onto Old Gadsden Highway
1628 ft · 32 sec · Old Gadsden Highway
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Continue on Noble Street
4.4 mi · 9 min · Noble Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
134 m · 13 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
2421 ft · 46 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Main Street
570 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right 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 Ohatchee 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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
6.52 mi · 00h 09m
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 Ohatchee 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 Ohatchee to Hobson City?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Saks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Ohatchee and 11.2 miles from Hobson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ohatchee and Sunny near Hobson City.
Stop Ideas Near Saks
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 Saks.
Anniston
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ohatchee and Hobson City. Straight-line distance: 14.42 mi (23.21 km).
#1 Ohatchee
Town in Calhoun County, Alabama
| Population | 1,148 |
| Coordinates | 33.7834300, -86.0024700 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
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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