Origin
Hokes Bluff, AL
Morning in Hokes Bluff on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hokes Bluff, AL to Glencoe, 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
Unknown
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.
Hokes Bluff, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Glencoe, AL
Rino Adamo
Trip Overview
Hokes Bluff to Glencoe 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 Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that's primarily on surface roads, making it a simple and quick connection. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a brief excursion or as part of a larger travel plan, requiring minimal time commitment and fuel.
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 |
| West Railroad Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Railroad Avenue | — | — |
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 Hokes Bluff, AL and Glencoe, AL.
1
Start on Main Street
11 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CH 65
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Alford Bend Road
3
Turn right onto US 278
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Herman Nelson Highway
4
Turn left onto Lonesome Bend Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Lonesome Bend Road
5
Turn slight left onto West Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Railroad Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
East Railroad Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.8 — 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
|
CH 65 / Alford Bend Road
Turn left onto CH 65 / Alford Bend Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Lonesome Bend Road
Turn left onto Lonesome Bend Road
Navigation decision point
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
Glencoe, AL
Morning in Glencoe 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway mileage to consider. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.9 miles along Herman Nelson Highway. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this trip. Expect to notice the transition from more developed areas to residential and local cruising as you travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 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?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CH 65 / Alford Bend Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hokes Bluff, AL to Glencoe, AL is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CH 65 / Alford Bend Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Lonesome Bend Road): Navigation decision point.
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 (CH 65 / Alford Bend Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Lonesome Bend Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Glencoe, 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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