How far is Riverside, AL from Oneonta, AL?

The driving distance from Riverside, AL to Oneonta, AL is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.68 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.34 mi
13.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.34 mi
Kilometers
13.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.68 mi
Kilometers
17.19 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oneonta
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM CDT
Return by in Riverside
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-18T08:38
Arrive Oneonta
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rosa
AL

Town in Alabama

From Riverside
5.3 mi
00h 08m
To Oneonta
5.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Oneonta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Oneonta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Street North

    16 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Oneonta.

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street North
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

7.18 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosa
00h 08m from Riverside
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Riverside and Partly Sunny near Oneonta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Oneonta?

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Rosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Riverside and 5.3 miles from Oneonta.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Riverside and Partly Sunny near Oneonta.

Stop Ideas Near Rosa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosa, 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 Rosa.

RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

74 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Oneonta. Straight-line distance: 8.34 mi (13.42 km).

Riverside

#1 Riverside

Town in St.

Population2,376
Coordinates34.0676000, -86.4933200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Oneonta

#2 Oneonta

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population6,601
Coordinates33.9481500, -86.4727600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-86.49332, 34.0676)
End: Oneonta (-86.47276, 33.94815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.43 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.88
0.76 gal · 2.86 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.44 $2.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.62 $3.24
Premium $4.63 $1.76 $3.52
Diesel $5.42 $2.06 $4.12

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Oneonta. The current time is 08:38:45.

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.