How far is Snead, AL from Harkness Crossroads, AL?

The driving distance from Snead, AL to Harkness Crossroads, AL is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
29.96 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.5 mi
37.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.5 mi
Kilometers
37.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.96 mi
Kilometers
48.21 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harkness Crossroads
Sat, Apr 18, 2:22 PM CDT
Return by in Snead
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snead
2026-04-18T13:32
Arrive Harkness Crossroads
Sat, Apr 18, 2:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Blountsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Snead
15 mi
00h 25m
To Harkness Crossroads
15 mi
00h 25m

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
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Snead and Harkness Crossroads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snead and Harkness Crossroads.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    11.1 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1643 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    9.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wallstown Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Wallstown Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wallstown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wallstown Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

11.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blountsville
00h 25m from Snead
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Snead and Partly Sunny near Harkness Crossroads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Snead to Harkness Crossroads?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Blountsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Snead and 15 miles from Harkness Crossroads.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:50 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 Harkness Crossroads.

Stop Ideas Near Blountsville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

66 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

85 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snead and Harkness Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 23.5 mi (37.82 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 Harkness Crossroads

Harkness Crossroads is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9142700, -86.7227700
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Snead (-86.39554, 34.11954)
End: Harkness Crossroads (-86.72277, 33.91427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
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 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.03
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Harkness Crossroads. The current time is 13:32:47.

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.