How far is Smiths Station, AL from Livingston, AL?
The driving distance from Smiths Station, AL to Livingston, AL is about 205.1 miles (330 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smiths Station and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smiths Station and Livingston.
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Start on County Road 243
32 m · 5 sec · County Road 243
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Continue on County Road 298
1687 ft · 46 sec · County Road 298
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Turn left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
43.6 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Selma
46.3 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
29.1 mi · 37 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 80
34 mi · 40 min · United States Highway 80
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Take the exit right
12.2 mi · 17 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smiths Station and Livingston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Selma
Take the exit slight right toward Selma
46.3 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Smiths Station and Mostly Sunny near Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smiths Station to Livingston?
The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lowndesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Smiths Station and 102.7 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Smiths Station and Mostly Sunny near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near Lowndesboro
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 Lowndesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smiths Station and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 179.88 mi (289.49 km).
#1 Smiths Station
Town in Lee County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,804 |
| Coordinates | 32.5401400, -85.0985500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livingston
City in Alabama
| Population | 3,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.5843000, -88.1872500 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Livingston (-88.18725, 32.5843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.84 | $61.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.49 | $66.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.20 | $78.41 |
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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