How far is Oneonta, AL from Locust Fork, AL?
The driving distance from Oneonta, AL to Locust Fork, AL is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Blount County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneonta and Locust Fork.
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Start on 5th Street North
7.6 mi · 11 min · 5th Street North
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
85 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Old Town Road
117 m · 19 sec · Old Town Road
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Turn right onto Spunky Hollow Road
12 m · 2 sec · Spunky Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spunky Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oneonta and Locust Fork.
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.
5th Street North
Start on 5th Street North
7.59 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oneonta and Partly Sunny near Locust Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oneonta to Locust Fork?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Oneonta and 7.1 miles from Locust Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oneonta and Partly Sunny near Locust Fork.
Stop Ideas Near Cleveland
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 Cleveland.
Birmingham
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oneonta and Locust Fork. Straight-line distance: 8.64 mi (13.9 km).
#1 Oneonta
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 6,601 |
| Coordinates | 33.9481500, -86.4727600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Locust Fork
Town
| Population | 1,178 |
| Coordinates | 33.9076000, -86.6152700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spunky Hollow Road (-86.615181, 33.907582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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