How far is Sardis City, AL from Hokes Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Sardis City, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
28.21 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.06 mi
30.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.06 mi
Kilometers
30.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.21 mi
Kilometers
45.4 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hokes Bluff
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Sardis City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sardis City
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Hokes Bluff
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sardis City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Attalla
AL

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

From Sardis City
14.1 mi
00h 21m
To Hokes Bluff
14.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sardis City and Hokes Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sardis City and Hokes Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on Sardis Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Sardis Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on West Meighan Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 11 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Piedmont Cutoff Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Cutoff Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Herman Nelson Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sardis City and Hokes Bluff.

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Meighan Boulevard
6.34 mi · 22%
Herman Nelson Highway
4.82 mi · 17%
Piedmont Cutoff Highway
1.4 mi · 5%
5th Avenue Northwest
1.37 mi · 5%
Sardis Drive
1.13 mi · 4%
Alford Bend Road
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

11.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attalla
00h 21m from Sardis City
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sardis City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hokes Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sardis City to Hokes Bluff?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Attalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Sardis City and 14.1 miles from Hokes Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sardis City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hokes Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Attalla

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

48 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

87 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sardis City and Hokes Bluff. Straight-line distance: 19.06 mi (30.68 km).

Sardis City

#1 Sardis City

Human settlement

Population1,776
Coordinates34.1742600, -86.1227500
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Hokes Bluff

#2 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Sardis City (-86.12275, 34.17426)
End: Hokes Bluff (-85.86636, 33.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.26 $8.52
Premium $4.63 $4.63 $9.25
Diesel $5.42 $5.42 $10.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sardis City and Hokes Bluff. The current time is 00:59:19.

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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.