Origin
Cordova, AL
Morning in Cordova on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cordova, AL to Hillsdale, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cordova, AL
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Hillsdale, AL
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Trip Overview
Cordova to Hillsdale is 13.8 miles and takes about 23 minutes via I 22 and AL 5, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, moving from one part of the Southeast to another. It's a quick hop that won't eat up much of your day, making it ideal if you're looking for an easy transit or just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Industrial Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| AL 5 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Airport Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road 20 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Commerce Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jog Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 4.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordova, AL and Hillsdale, AL.
1
Start on Commerce Street
190 ft
·
8 sec
·
Commerce Street
2
Continue on Commerce Street
398 ft
·
11 sec
·
Commerce Street
3
Continue on 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
1st Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Green Avenue
24 ft
·
6 sec
·
Green Avenue
5
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
1st Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 20
500 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jog Road
7
Continue on CR 20
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 20
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
9
Merge onto I 22; US 78
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 22; US 78
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 65
Toward Jasper
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
354 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 65
Toward Industrial Parkway
12
Turn slight right onto Industrial Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Industrial Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto AL 5; AL 69
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 5; AL 69
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on AL 5; AL 69
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 5; AL 69
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn straight onto North Airport Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Airport Road
17
Arrive at destination
North Airport Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Green Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Green Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 20 / Jog Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 20 / Jog Road
Navigation decision point
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Jasper
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 65
Toward Jasper
6
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Industrial Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 65
Toward Industrial Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Hillsdale, AL
Morning in Hillsdale on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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?
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 71% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 22, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.5 miles. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, transitioning to local roads like Industrial Parkway and AL 5 as you approach your destination. The character is less about winding scenic byways and more about efficient travel.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and Industrial Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Green Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Green Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 20 / Jog Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cordova, AL to Hillsdale, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Jasper along the way.
Jasper
6.6 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on I 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hillsdale, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.2 miles (Green Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 20 / Jog Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillsdale, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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