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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
— 16.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, AL and Bluffton, AL.
1
Start on this road
67 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Lokey Street
156 ft·9 sec·Lokey Street
3
Turn right onto AL 68
0.1 mi·12 sec·Industrial Boulevard
4
Turn left onto US 411; AL 68
3.3 mi·4 min·Weiss Lake Boulevard
5
Turn left onto US 411; AL 68
16 mi·23 min·Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
6
Turn right onto County Road 29
0.4 mi·1 min·County Road 29
7
Continue on Cherokee County 29
4.8 mi·11 min·Cherokee County 29
8
Continue on Cherokee County 45
0.5 mi·1 min·Cherokee County 45
9
Continue on Cherokee County 45
2.4 mi·9 min·Cherokee County 45
10
Turn left onto Cherokee County 8
3.5 mi·8 min·Cherokee County 8
11
Arrive at destination
Cherokee County 8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
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.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Lokey Street
Turn left onto Lokey Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard
Turn right onto AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
3.5 mi into trip|~5m in|US 411; AL 68 / Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
Turn left onto US 411; AL 68 / Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip|~28m in|County Road 29
Turn right onto County Road 29
Navigation decision point
3
27.9 mi into trip|~52m in|Cherokee County 8
Turn left onto Cherokee County 8
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.83 one way
$9.65 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$5.34
$10.68
premium
$4.65
$5.74
$11.49
diesel
$5.35
$6.61
$13.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of May 28, 2026
Origin
Leesburg, AL
Afternoon
in Leesburg on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 9:38AM CDT until May 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 9:38AM CDT until May 30 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Bluffton, AL
Afternoon
in Bluffton on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 0 to 5 mph44% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 9:38AM CDT until May 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 9:38AM CDT until May 30 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
87°F
Cave Spring, GA
16 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
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
1h 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?
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.
Only 0% 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: 16.3 mi on Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass.
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 Lokey Street.
Driving Effort2/10
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.
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.
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass. 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 (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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bluffton, AL before heading back.
