Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leesburg, AL
Vladimir Srajber
Bluffton, AL
Earth Photart
Leesburg, AL to Bluffton, AL is 31.4 miles and takes about 1 hour via Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Alabama. Expect a straightforward trip focused on local roads with minimal highway driving. It's a simple point-to-point route, perfect for a quick transition between areas or as part of a larger regional exploration.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass | 16.3 mi | 23m |
| Cherokee County 29 | 4.8 mi | 11m |
| Cherokee County 8 | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Weiss Lake Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Cherokee County 45 | 2.9 mi | 10m |
| County Road 29 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Industrial Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lokey Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, AL and Bluffton, AL.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Lokey Street
Turn right onto AL 68
Turn left onto US 411; AL 68
Turn left onto US 411; AL 68
Turn right onto County Road 29
Continue on Cherokee County 29
Continue on Cherokee County 45
Continue on Cherokee County 45
Turn left onto Cherokee County 8
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Leesburg, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Lokey Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 411; AL 68 / Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto County Road 29
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Cherokee County 8
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| premium | $4.29 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Leesburg on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Bluffton on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
91°F
Cave Spring, GA
16 mi in
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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway time at all. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles along Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass. You'll primarily be navigating local routes like Cherokee County 29 and Cherokee County 8. Expect a cruising pace typical of rural two-lane roads.
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 Lokey Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Leesburg, AL to Bluffton, AL is easy. At 1h 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 (Lokey Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 411; AL 68 / Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
490 ft
Total Descent
221 ft
Highest Point
867 ft
~22.4 mi in
Elevation Range
305 ft
Leesburg is in Loudoun County, Virginia. During the War of 1812, Leesburg was used as a temporary capital of the United States when the British occupied Washington.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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