How far is Rainbow City, AL from Hokes Bluff, AL?
The driving distance from Rainbow City, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rainbow City and Hokes Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rainbow City and Hokes Bluff.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Rainbow Drive
3.3 mi · 5 min · Rainbow Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2256 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto George Wallace Drive
1.1 km · 52 sec · George Wallace Drive
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Continue on North Hood Avenue
1180 ft · 19 sec · North Hood Avenue
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Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Piedmont Cutoff Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Cutoff Highway
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Continue on Herman Nelson Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Herman Nelson Highway
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Turn left onto Alford Bend Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
3 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rainbow City and Hokes Bluff.
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.
Herman Nelson Highway
Continue on Herman Nelson Highway
4.82 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rainbow City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hokes Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rainbow City to Hokes Bluff?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Gadsden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Rainbow City and 7.1 miles from Hokes Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rainbow City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hokes Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Gadsden
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 Gadsden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rainbow City and Hokes Bluff. Straight-line distance: 10.49 mi (16.89 km).
#1 Rainbow City
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.9548200, -86.0419200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hokes Bluff
City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,240 |
| Coordinates | 33.9981500, -85.8663600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hokes Bluff (-85.86636, 33.99815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
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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