Origin
Oakman, AL
Morning in Oakman on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakman, AL to Hillsdale, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakman, AL
Andreas Schnabl
Hillsdale, AL
Mazin Omron
Trip Overview
Oakman, AL to Hillsdale, AL is 14.6 miles and takes about 26m via Main Street and AL 69, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Alabama. You'll experience a drive characterized by frequent turns, making it more of a local navigation challenge than a long-haul journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transition between points, requiring minimal planning and offering a straightforward path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| AL 69 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Airport Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| 3rd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| AL 5 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 20th Street West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakman, AL and Hillsdale, AL.
1
Start on AL 69
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto AL 69
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
AL 69
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on 20th Street West
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
20th Street West
4
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Avenue
5
Turn right onto AL 5; AL 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 5; AL 69
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto North Airport Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Airport Road
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
North Airport Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
AL 69
Turn slight right onto AL 69
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
AL 5; AL 69
Turn right onto AL 5; AL 69
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Airport Road
Turn left onto North Airport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Hillsdale, AL
Morning in Hillsdale on Sunday
Local time
9:18 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
26m 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 best described as a turn-heavy local route, with only 24% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a variety of road types, including Main Street and AL 69, before transitioning to North Airport Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 8.1 miles on Main Street. Expect to adjust your speed and steering frequently as you make your way through this area, rather than settling into a steady highway pace.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 8.1 miles in near AL 69.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (AL 69): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (AL 5; AL 69): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Main Street. 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: at 8.1 miles (AL 69): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (AL 5; AL 69): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillsdale, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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