How far is Town Creek, AL from Courtland, AL?

The driving distance from Town Creek, AL to Courtland, AL is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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
5.72 mi
00h 07m
Flight
5.56 mi
8.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.56 mi
Kilometers
8.94 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.72 mi
Kilometers
9.21 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Courtland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Town Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Town Creek
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Courtland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Town Creek
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
North Courtland
AL

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

From Town Creek
3.4 mi
00h 03m
To Courtland
2.4 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Town Creek and Courtland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Town Creek and Courtland.

  1. 1

    Start on Joe Wheeler Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Joe Wheeler Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jessie Jackson Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jessie Jackson Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackson Street

    698 ft · 21 sec · Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Town Creek and Courtland.

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joe Wheeler Highway
5.6 mi · 98%
Jessie Jackson Parkway
0.97 mi · 17%
Jackson Street
0.13 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Joe Wheeler Highway

Start on Joe Wheeler Highway

5.6 mi · 00h 07m

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 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Courtland
00h 03m from Town Creek
Leave By
8:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Town Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Courtland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Town Creek to Courtland?

The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

North Courtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Town Creek and 2.4 miles from Courtland.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Town Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Courtland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Town Creek and Courtland. Straight-line distance: 5.56 mi (8.94 km).

Town Creek

#1 Town Creek

City in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,046
Coordinates34.6812000, -87.4061300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Courtland

Town

Population582
Coordinates34.6689800, -87.3094600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Joe Wheeler Highway (-87.40613, 34.681233)
End: Jefferson Street (-87.30946, 34.669077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.76 L · about $0.76
Round trip
$1.51
0.4 gal · 1.52 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.76 $1.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.85 $1.70
Premium $4.63 $0.93 $1.85
Diesel $5.42 $1.08 $2.17

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 Town Creek and Courtland. The current time is 01:06:55.

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.