Origin
Oneonta, AL
Late night in Oneonta on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oneonta, AL to Hayden, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Hayden, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection between Oneonta and Hayden, Alabama, this 21.2-mile drive is an efficient way to travel through the Southeast. The journey typically takes about 30 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics for such a short distance, and with an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is a very budget-friendly excursion. Relying on local roads like 3rd Street and 4th Avenue, this trip avoids highways entirely. It is a practical choice for locals or travelers navigating between these two Alabama towns who prefer a simple, direct path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 160 | 13.4 mi | 23m |
| 5th Street North | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 160
— 13.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneonta, AL and Hayden, AL.
1
Start on US 231
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
5th Street North
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on AL 160
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 160
3
Enter roundabout onto AL 160
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
AL 160
4
Continue on AL 160
13 mi
·
22 min
·
AL 160
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 7
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
3rd Street
6
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
4th Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
4th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
AL 160
Enter roundabout onto AL 160
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
AL 160
Straight onto AL 160
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
21 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CR 7 / 3rd Street
Turn right onto CR 7 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
4th Avenue
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hayden, AL
Late night in Hayden on Sunday
Local time
2:56 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
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
35m 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 turn-heavy local driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the route consists of 0% highway driving, you will stay off high-speed corridors and remain on local surface streets for the duration of the 21.2-mile trek. There is no long-distance, uninterrupted highway stretch here, as the path demands your focus through frequent turns and navigation shifts. The road's personality is strictly local, requiring you to remain alert as you transition between 3rd Street and 4th Avenue. It is the type of drive that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than settling into a long-haul rhythm.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on AL 160.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 160 and 5th Street North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near AL 160.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oneonta, AL to Hayden, AL is easy. At 35m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (AL 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (AL 160): Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (CR 7 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
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 35m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on AL 160. 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 8.4 miles (AL 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (AL 160): Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (CR 7 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hayden, 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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