How far is Ohatchee, AL from Jacksonville, AL?
The driving distance from Ohatchee, AL to Jacksonville, AL is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Alabama, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohatchee and Jacksonville.
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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
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left onto Gladden Lane East
2326 ft · 45 sec · Gladden Lane East
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Turn left onto Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
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Continue on Alexandria Road Southwest
1959 ft · 40 sec · Alexandria Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Greenleaf Street Southwest
3120 ft · 1 min · Greenleaf Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Pelham Road South
1.1 km · 2 min · Pelham Road South
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Turn left onto Public Square West
69 m · 7 sec · Public Square West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ohatchee and Jacksonville.
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.
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
Turn left onto Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
7.09 mi · 00h 10m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ohatchee to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Ohatchee and 8.5 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Union
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ohatchee and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 14.01 mi (22.54 km).
#1 Ohatchee
Town in Calhoun County, Alabama
| Population | 1,148 |
| Coordinates | 33.7834300, -86.0024700 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
City in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 12,972 |
| Coordinates | 33.8138200, -85.7613000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Public Square West (-85.761559, 33.813838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.56 | $5.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
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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