How far is York, AL from Smiths Station, AL?
The driving distance from York, AL to Smiths Station, AL is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Smiths Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Smiths Station.
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Start on 2nd Avenue
45 m · 12 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Take the ramp left
1814 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
75.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge
34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1836 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
61.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway
16.9 mi · 20 min · Columbus Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 298
1791 ft · 51 sec · County Road 298
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 243
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Smiths Station.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Broad Street
Merge slight left
75.3 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving York and Partly Sunny near Smiths Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Smiths Station?
The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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 104.6 miles from York and 104.8 miles from Smiths Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.99 one way or $55.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Partly Sunny near Smiths Station.
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 York and Smiths Station. Straight-line distance: 186.35 mi (299.9 km).
#1 York
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,218 |
| Coordinates | 32.4862500, -88.2964200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smiths Station
Town in Lee County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,804 |
| Coordinates | 32.5401400, -85.0985500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smiths Station (-85.09855, 32.54014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.99 | $55.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.47 | $62.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.18 | $68.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.02 | $80.03 |
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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