Origin
Oneonta, AL
Afternoon in Oneonta on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oneonta, AL to Highland Lake, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Highland Lake, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in the Southeast, the 8.4-mile journey from Oneonta to Highland Lake, Alabama, is an ideal short-distance trip. You can easily complete this drive in about 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two points. Because the distance is so short, you do not need to worry about an overnight stay or complex logistics. This route serves as a straightforward local connection that gets you from town to the lakefront quickly and efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 29 | 4 mi | 9m |
| 6th Street South | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Lakeshore Drive | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| 2nd Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CR 29
— 4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneonta, AL and Highland Lake, AL.
1
Start on US 231
51 ft
·
6 sec
·
5th Street North
2
Turn left onto US 231; AL 75
181 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Avenue East
3
Turn right onto US 231
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
6th Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto CR 29
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
CR 29
5
Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakeshore Drive
6
At end of road, turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeshore Drive
7
Arrive at destination
Lakeshore Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East
Turn left onto US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 231 / 6th Street South
Turn right onto US 231 / 6th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 29
Turn right onto CR 29
Navigation decision point
3
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Lakeshore Drive
Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Lakeshore Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.39 | $2.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Highland Lake, AL
Afternoon in Highland Lake on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
17 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
19m 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 drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate primarily through 2nd Avenue East, 6th Street South, and Lakeshore Drive to reach your destination. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be traveling entirely on local roads, which requires your full attention at intersections and turns. There is no long, monotonous stretch of pavement here; instead, the character of the road is defined by its localized, winding nature. Keep your hands on the wheel as you navigate these residential and local arterial streets.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on CR 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 231 / 6th Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (CR 29): 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 19m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on CR 29. 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 (US 231; AL 75 / 2nd Avenue East): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 231 / 6th Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (CR 29): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Highland Lake, 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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