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Trip from Riverside, AL to High Rock, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

18.5 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Riverside, AL, AL

Riverside, AL

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Downtown High Rock, AL, AL

High Rock, AL

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Trip Overview

Riverside to High Rock is 18.5 miles and takes about 36 minutes via AL 160, AL 79, and US 231, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and entirely within Alabama, making it a convenient option for a quick excursion. You'll primarily be on established highways, so expect a straightforward drive with minimal navigation challenges. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or as a connector between other nearby destinations. Plan for a simple and efficient journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AL 160 5.2 mi 9m
AL 79 5 mi 8m
US 231 3 mi 4m
CR 26 3 mi 5m
Johnson Road 1.3 mi 5m
High Rock Road 0.9 mi 3m
CR 45 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AL 160 — 5.2 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, AL and High Rock, AL.

1

Start on CR 26

3.0 mi · 5 min · CR 26
2

Turn left onto AL 79

4.7 mi · 8 min · AL 79
3

Turn left onto US 231

3.0 mi · 4 min · US 231
4

Continue on AL 79

0.3 mi · 31 sec · AL 79
5

Enter roundabout onto AL 160

38 ft · 0 sec · AL 160
6

Continue on AL 160

5.2 mi · 9 min · AL 160
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn right onto Johnson Road

1.3 mi · 5 min · Johnson Road
8

Continue on High Rock Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · High Rock Road
9

At end of road, turn left onto CR 45

106 ft · 4 sec · CR 45
10

Arrive at destination

CR 45

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
7.7 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 231

Turn left onto US 231

Navigation decision point

4
11.1 mi into trip | ~18m in | AL 160

Enter roundabout onto AL 160

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
11.1 mi into trip | ~18m in | AL 160

Straight onto AL 160

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
16.3 mi into trip | ~27m in | Johnson Road

Turn right onto Johnson Road

Navigation decision point

4
18.5 mi into trip | ~36m in | CR 45

At end of road, turn left onto CR 45

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.57 one way

$5.14 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $2.87 $5.75
premium $4.29 $3.12 $6.25
diesel $4.80 $3.49 $6.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.94 $0.89
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.18

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Jun 28, 2026

Origin

Riverside, AL

Night in Riverside on Monday

Local time

9:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny

W 5 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 27 at 11:20PM CDT until June 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 27 at 8:16PM CDT until June 28 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Destination

High Rock, AL

Night in High Rock on Monday

Local time

9:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

W 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 27 at 11:20PM CDT until June 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 27 at 8:16PM CDT until June 28 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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

1 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

36m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey utilizing main roads like AL 160, AL 79, and US 231. You'll experience a consistent pace for most of the 18.5 miles, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 5.2 miles on AL 160. The character of the drive is one of steady progress, moving efficiently between your starting and ending points. Expect smooth sailing on these well-maintained state and US highways, making for a predictable and easy-driving experience.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on AL 160.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 160 and AL 79. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near US 231.

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 36m 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: at 7.7 miles (US 231): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (AL 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (AL 160): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

831 ft 502 ft

Total Climb

460 ft

Total Descent

309 ft

Highest Point

831 ft

~18.5 mi in

Elevation Range

329 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Riverside, AL

Full guide →

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 36m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.2 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 7.7 miles (US 231): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (AL 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (AL 160): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at High Rock, 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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