How far is Piedmont, AL from Ohatchee, AL?

The driving distance from Piedmont, AL to Ohatchee, AL is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.37 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.47 mi
39.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.47 mi
Kilometers
39.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.37 mi
Kilometers
48.88 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ohatchee
Thu, Apr 16, 3:19 AM CDT
Return by in Piedmont
Thu, Apr 16, 4:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piedmont
2026-04-16T02:33
Arrive Ohatchee
Thu, Apr 16, 3:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piedmont
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Piedmont
15.2 mi
00h 23m
To Ohatchee
15.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Piedmont and Ohatchee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Piedmont and Ohatchee.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue North

    133 m · 21 sec · Center Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Ladiga Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Ladiga Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Memorial Drive

    1862 ft · 57 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Thomas Bible Memorial Highway

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Thomas Bible Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    56 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Nisbet Street Northwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Nisbet Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Cedar Springs Drive

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Cedar Springs Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Leydens Mill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Leydens Mill Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Springs Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Cedar Springs Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gladden Lane East

    2259 ft · 44 sec · Gladden Lane East

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1135 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    94 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piedmont and Ohatchee.

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
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas Bible Memorial Highway
10.7 mi · 35%
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
3.31 mi · 11%
Cedar Springs Road
1.97 mi · 6%
Cedar Springs Drive
1.8 mi · 6%
Leydens Mill Road
1.64 mi · 5%
Nisbet Street Northwest
1.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Thomas Bible Memorial Highway

Turn left onto Thomas Bible Memorial Highway

10.7 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
00h 23m from Piedmont
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Piedmont and Sunny near Ohatchee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Piedmont to Ohatchee?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Piedmont and 15.2 miles from Ohatchee.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Piedmont and Sunny near Ohatchee.

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 Piedmont and Ohatchee. Straight-line distance: 24.47 mi (39.38 km).

Piedmont

#1 Piedmont

City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.

Population4,470
Coordinates33.9245500, -85.6113500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Ohatchee

#2 Ohatchee

Town in Calhoun County, Alabama

Population1,148
Coordinates33.7834300, -86.0024700
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Piedmont (-85.61135, 33.92455)
End: Ohatchee (-86.00247, 33.78343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.05 $8.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.56 $9.11
Premium $4.63 $4.95 $9.90
Diesel $5.42 $5.79 $11.59

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 Piedmont and Ohatchee. The current time is 02:33:29.

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.