Origin
Oneonta, AL
Night in Oneonta on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oneonta, AL to Blountsville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oneonta, AL
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Blountsville, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in Alabama, the 14.1-mile journey from Oneonta to Blountsville is an efficient way to travel between these two Southeast locations. You can easily complete this trip in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a budget of approximately $2 for fuel, this drive is exceptionally economical and requires no overnight stops. Navigating via 5th Street North, US 231, and Lee Street West provides a straightforward connection between the towns. Because the total duration is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around local activities rather than highway logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street North | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| US 231 | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Lee Street West | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
5th Street North
— 7.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneonta, AL and Blountsville, AL.
1
Start on US 231
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
5th Street North
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 231
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231
3
Turn right onto US 231; AL 79
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 231; AL 79
4
Turn left onto CR 26
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Lee Street West
5
Arrive at destination
CR 26
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 231; AL 79
Turn right onto US 231; AL 79
Navigation decision point
3
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 26 / Lee Street West
Turn left onto CR 26 / Lee Street West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
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
Blountsville, AL
Night in Blountsville on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and a primary highway. Roughly 46% of your trip will be spent on the highway, providing a balance between town navigation and steady road travel. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 7.6 miles along 5th Street North. As you progress, the transition between these surface streets and US 231 shifts the pace of the drive. The route offers a functional mix of road types, ensuring you aren't stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire duration.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on 5th Street North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near US 231; AL 79.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oneonta, AL to Blountsville, AL is easy. At 21m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 231; AL 79): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (CR 26 / Lee Street West): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
863 ft
508 ft
Total Climb
466 ft
Total Descent
613 ft
Highest Point
863 ft
~11.2 mi in
Elevation Range
355 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Oneonta, AL
Full guide →Oneonta is a small town in the mountains of Alabama, home to the Covered Bridge Festival. For once it seems the North and South have some commonality, as this Oneonta bears the name after the one in New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on 5th Street North. 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 8.6 miles (US 231; AL 79): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (CR 26 / Lee Street West): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blountsville, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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