How far is Winfield, AL from Hamilton, AL?

The driving distance from Winfield, AL to Hamilton, AL is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
19.96 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.71 mi
28.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.71 mi
Kilometers
28.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.96 mi
Kilometers
32.13 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM CDT
Return by in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Hamilton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
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
Guin
AL

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

From Winfield
10 mi
00h 15m
To Hamilton
10 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winfield and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winfield and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Bankhead Avenue

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Bankhead Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13.4 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bexar Avenue West

    6 m · 1 sec · Bexar Avenue West

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bexar Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winfield and Hamilton.

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bankhead Avenue
6.52 mi · 33%
Bexar Avenue West
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

13.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guin
00h 15m from Winfield
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winfield and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winfield to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Guin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Winfield and 10 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winfield and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Guin

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

92 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

114 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 17.71 mi (28.5 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population4,559
Coordinates33.9289900, -87.8172500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population6,645
Coordinates34.1423200, -87.9886400
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Winfield (-87.81725, 33.92899)
End: Hamilton (-87.98864, 34.14232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $2.69
Round trip
$5.38
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.69 $5.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.02 $6.05
Premium $4.63 $3.28 $6.57
Diesel $5.42 $3.84 $7.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and Hamilton. The current time is 23:07:59.

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.