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Trip from Cleveland, AL to High Rock, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

8.2 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Blount County, Alabama, United States

Cleveland, AL

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Downtown High Rock, AL, AL

High Rock, AL

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Trip Overview

Cleveland, AL to High Rock, AL is 8.2 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Johnson Road and High Rock Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a quick local drive, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Because it's so brief, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or packing; just hop in and go.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AL 160 6 mi 10m
Johnson Road 1.3 mi 5m
High Rock Road 0.9 mi 3m
CR 45 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AL 160 — 6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, AL and High Rock, AL.

1

Start on AL 160

0.8 mi · 1 min · AL 160
2

Enter roundabout onto AL 160

121 ft · 2 sec · AL 160
3

Continue on AL 160

5.2 mi · 9 min · AL 160
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn right onto Johnson Road

1.3 mi · 5 min · Johnson Road
5

Continue on High Rock Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · High Rock Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto CR 45

106 ft · 4 sec · CR 45
7

Arrive at destination

CR 45

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | AL 160

Enter roundabout onto AL 160

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | AL 160

Straight onto AL 160

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
6 mi into trip | ~10m in | Johnson Road

Turn right onto Johnson Road

Navigation decision point

4
8.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | CR 45

At end of road, turn left onto CR 45

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.24 one way

$2.48 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $1.36 $2.72
premium $4.56 $1.47 $2.94
diesel $5.61 $1.81 $3.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.5 0 $0.86 $0.39
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.72 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.52

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, AL

Late night in Cleveland on Tuesday

Local time

4:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Rock, AL

Late night in High Rock on Tuesday

Local time

4:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

24 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

19m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway sharing. The entire 8.2 miles will keep you on local roads like Johnson Road and High Rock Road. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the drive is broken up by frequent turns. This means you'll be navigating a series of neighborhood streets and country lanes rather than cruising on open highways. The pace will be dictated by the turns and local traffic, making for an engaged driving experience.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on AL 160.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 160 and Johnson Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near AL 160.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (AL 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles (AL 160): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Johnson Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6 miles on AL 160. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (AL 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles (AL 160): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Johnson Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at High Rock, AL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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