Origin
Glencoe, AL
Morning in Glencoe on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glencoe, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glencoe, AL
Rino Adamo
Hokes Bluff, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
Glencoe, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL is 7.6 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Herman Nelson Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Alabama. It's a quick hop on mostly surface roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this one; it's straightforward and efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Herman Nelson Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Lonesome Bend Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Alford Bend Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Chastain Boulevard East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Herman Nelson Highway
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glencoe, AL and Hokes Bluff, AL.
1
Start on East Railroad Avenue
70 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Railroad Avenue
2
Turn left onto North College Street
166 ft
·
11 sec
·
North College Street
3
Turn right onto US 431
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Chastain Boulevard East
4
Turn right onto Lonesome Bend Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Lonesome Bend Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto US 278
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Herman Nelson Highway
6
Turn left onto CH 65
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Alford Bend Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Main Street
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North College Street
Turn left onto North College Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 431 / Chastain Boulevard East
Turn right onto US 431 / Chastain Boulevard East
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lonesome Bend Road
Turn right onto Lonesome Bend Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 278 / Herman Nelson Highway
Turn right onto US 278 / Herman Nelson Highway
Navigation decision point
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CH 65 / Alford Bend Road
Turn left onto CH 65 / Alford Bend Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
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.
Destination
Hokes Bluff, AL
Morning in Hokes Bluff on Sunday
Local time
6:37 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
14m 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 route is entirely surface roads, meaning you'll encounter local traffic and intersections rather than high-speed cruising. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or stop is 3.9 miles on Herman Nelson Highway. Expect a more grounded driving experience as you navigate through local communities, keeping an eye out for changes in speed limits and potential cross-traffic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Herman Nelson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North College Street.
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 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North College Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 431 / Chastain Boulevard East): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lonesome Bend Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Herman Nelson Highway. 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: near the start (North College Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 431 / Chastain Boulevard East): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lonesome Bend Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Freedom Riders 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 Hokes Bluff, 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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