Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Lake, AL
arnaud audoin
Oneonta, AL
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This short, 8.4-mile drive from Highland Lake to Oneonta, Alabama, will only take about 19 minutes, making it an easy addition to any day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Lakeshore Drive, 2nd Avenue East, and 5th Street North, with no highway driving involved. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. Your estimated fuel cost for this journey is a minimal $1. The overall feel is a straightforward local connection within the Southeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 29 | 4 mi | 9m |
| US 231 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Lakeshore Drive | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| 2nd Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Lake, AL and Oneonta, AL.
Start on Lakeshore Drive
Continue on Lakeshore Drive
At end of road, turn left onto CR 29
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 29
Turn left onto US 231
At end of road, turn left onto US 231; AL 75
Turn right onto US 231
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto CR 29
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 29
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto US 231
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 231 / 5th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.39 | $2.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
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 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Highland Lake on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Oneonta on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for the entirety of this 8.4-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating residential and town streets for the full 19 minutes. There's no single 'longest stretch' to speak of, as you'll be making frequent turns. This route is all about connecting local points, so be prepared for a series of short segments rather than long, open stretches of road.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CR 29 and US 231. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near CR 29.
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 8.4 miles you will encounter 5 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 1.2 miles (CR 29): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (CR 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.2 miles (US 231): Lane positioning matters here.
Oneonta is a small town in the mountains of Alabama, home to the Covered Bridge Festival. For once it seems the North and South have some commonality, as this Oneonta bears the name after the one in New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 8.4 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 (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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