Harkness Crossroads to Snead is 30 miles and takes about 50 minutes via AL 79 and AL 160, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward hop on well-traveled state highways, suitable for a quick transfer or a brief scenic detour if you're exploring the area. Think of it as a functional connection rather than a destination in itself, perfect for adding to a larger itinerary without consuming much time.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AL 79
14.5 mi
24m
AL 160
9.9 mi
17m
US 278
5.5 mi
7m
AL 75
<0.1 mi
<1m
Wallstown Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
AL 79
— 14.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harkness Crossroads, AL and Snead, AL.
1
Start on CR 43
86 ft·4 sec·Wallstown Road
2
Turn right onto AL 160
9.9 mi·17 min·AL 160
3
Enter roundabout onto AL 79
274 ft·5 sec·AL 79
4
Continue on AL 79
3.2 mi·4 min·AL 79
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on AL 79
11 mi·19 min·AL 79
6
Turn right onto US 278
5.5 mi·7 min·US 278
7
Turn right onto AL 75
150 ft·5 sec·AL 75
8
Arrive at destination
AL 75
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Harkness Crossroads, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|AL 160
Turn right onto AL 160
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip|~17m in|AL 79
Enter roundabout onto AL 79
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10 mi into trip|~17m in|AL 79
Right onto AL 79
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$5.10
$10.20
premium
$4.65
$5.49
$10.98
diesel
$5.35
$6.32
$12.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 60% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9
0
$3.15
$1.44
Efficient EV
7.5
0
$2.63
$1.20
EV Truck/SUV
12
0
$4.20
$1.92
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Harkness Crossroads, AL
Evening
in Harkness Crossroads on Wednesday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 5 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:28PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Snead, AL
Evening
in Snead on Wednesday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:28PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
84°F
Cleveland, AL
15 mi in
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
1 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
50m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on paved roads for 100% of this 30-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 14.5 miles, primarily on AL 79. Expect consistent cruising with minimal interruption as you navigate through the rural landscape. The transition between AL 79 and AL 160 is a key point to note as you proceed.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on AL 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 79 and AL 160. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 160.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harkness Crossroads, AL to Snead, AL is easy. At 50m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 160): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (AL 79): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10 miles (AL 79): Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on AL 79. 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 (AL 160): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (AL 79): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10 miles (AL 79): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Snead, AL before heading back.
