How far is Snead, AL from Gurley, AL?

The driving distance from Snead, AL to Gurley, AL is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
30.09 mi
00h 54m
Flight
27.47 mi
44.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.47 mi
Kilometers
44.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.09 mi
Kilometers
48.42 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gurley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:25 PM CDT
Return by in Snead
Sat, Apr 18, 3:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snead
2026-04-18T13:31
Arrive Gurley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snead
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
Oneonta
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Snead
15 mi
00h 27m
To Gurley
15 mi
00h 27m

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 Snead and Gurley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snead and Gurley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14.6 mi · 23 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    45 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Remlap Drive

    1106 ft · 49 sec · Remlap Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Compton Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Old Compton Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Red Valley Road

    28 m · 4 sec · Red Valley Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Valley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snead and Gurley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Compton Road
0.75 mi · 3%
Remlap Drive
0.21 mi · 1%
Red Valley Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

14.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oneonta
00h 27m from Snead
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Snead and Partly Sunny near Gurley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Snead to Gurley?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Oneonta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Snead and 15 miles from Gurley.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Snead and Partly Sunny near Gurley.

Stop Ideas Near Oneonta

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

57 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

68 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snead and Gurley. Straight-line distance: 27.47 mi (44.21 km).

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#1 Snead

Human settlement in Blount County, Alabama, United States of America

Population837
Coordinates34.1195400, -86.3955400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gurley

Town

Population820
Coordinates33.7764900, -86.6377700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Snead (-86.39554, 34.11954)
End: Gurley (-86.63777, 33.77649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 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 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.03
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.01 $8.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.51 $9.03
Premium $4.63 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.42 $5.74 $11.48

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 Snead and Gurley. The current time is 13:31:25.

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.