Origin
Kathleen, FL
Late night in Kathleen on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kathleen, FL to Alturas, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kathleen, FL
Arian Fernandez
Alturas, FL
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Trip Overview
Kathleen, FL to Alturas, FL is 30 miles and takes about 51 minutes via George Jenkins Boulevard and Kathleen Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, taking you through local roads for the entirety of the journey. Expect a straightforward drive that requires your attention due to frequent turns. It's a practical option for a quick transit between these two points within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Jenkins Boulevard | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Kathleen Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| FL 60 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Cox Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| 80 Foot Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Van Fleet Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
George Jenkins Boulevard
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kathleen, FL and Alturas, FL.
1
Start on CR 35A
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kathleen Road
2
Continue on CR 35A
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Kathleen Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto FL 548
12 mi
·
19 min
·
George Jenkins Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on FL 60
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
FL 60
7
Continue on FL 60
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 655A
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
80 Foot Road
9
Turn left onto CR 655A
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cox Road
10
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Kathleen, FL, 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
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.8 — 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
|
CR 35A / Kathleen Road
Continue onto CR 35A / Kathleen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
FL 548 / George Jenkins Boulevard
Turn left onto FL 548 / George Jenkins Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
24.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CR 655A / 80 Foot Road
Turn right onto CR 655A / 80 Foot Road
Navigation decision point
3
26.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CR 655A / Cox Road
Turn left onto CR 655A / Cox Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.55 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Alturas, FL
Late night in Alturas on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 characterized as a turn-heavy local road experience, with only 16% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on George Jenkins Boulevard before transitioning to Kathleen Road. You'll navigate through a series of local streets and roads, so staying alert for turns and intersections is key. The route feels like a typical Floridian local transit, offering a close-up view of the immediate surroundings rather than expansive scenery.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on George Jenkins Boulevard.
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 CR 35A / Kathleen Road.
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 51m 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 (CR 35A / Kathleen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (FL 548 / George Jenkins Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on George Jenkins Boulevard. 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 (CR 35A / Kathleen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (FL 548 / George Jenkins Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alturas, FL 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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