Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hackleburg, AL
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Gu-Win, AL
Taryn Elliott
Hackleburg to Gu-Win is 29.3 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Andrew Jackson Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It offers a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick transit or an easy addition to a longer journey. Given its brief duration, you won't need extensive planning, making it a flexible option for your travel itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 20.5 mi | 26m |
| US 43 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Cedar Tree Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cowboy Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hackleburg, AL and Gu-Win, AL.
Start on AL 172
Turn left onto US 43; AL 17
Continue on US 43; US 278; AL 171
Turn left onto US 43; AL 118; AL 171
Turn left onto Cowboy Circle
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 43; AL 118; AL 171
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Cowboy Circle
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hackleburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Gu-Win on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route features a mixed drive, with about 30% of the journey on highway conditions. You'll experience a significant stretch of 20.5 miles along Andrew Jackson Highway, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. The drive gradually transitions through various road types, incorporating US 43 and concluding on Cedar Tree Street. This blend means you'll get a taste of both open road travel and more localized routes as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hackleburg, AL to Gu-Win, AL is easy. At 40m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles (US 43; AL 118; AL 171): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (Cowboy Circle): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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