Origin
Skyline, AL
Morning in Skyline on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Skyline, AL to Harris, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Skyline, AL
Alari Tammsalu
Harris, AL
Marian Havenga
Trip Overview
This straightforward 34.9-mile drive from Skyline to Harris in Alabama is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 51 minutes. With about 70% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a highway-focused profile, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. The estimated fuel cost for this short excursion is around $5, so budget concerns are minimal. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a familiar feel for those traveling locally. It's a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John T Reid Parkway | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| AL 79 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| West Willow Street | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| West Main Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| AL 117 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| AL 279 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cook Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 107 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John T Reid Parkway
— 13.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skyline, AL and Harris, AL.
1
Start on Cook Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cook Drive
2
Turn right onto CR 107
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Road 107
3
Turn left onto AL 79
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
AL 79
4
Turn left onto AL 35
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
West Willow Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto AL 279
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 279
6
Merge onto US 72
13 mi
·
15 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward AL 117: Stevenson
8
Turn left onto AL 117
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 117
9
Turn left onto AL 117
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
10
Turn left onto Harris Avenue
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harris Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Harris Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Skyline, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 107 / County Road 107
Turn right onto CR 107 / County Road 107
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 79
Turn left onto AL 79
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
AL 279
Keep slight left at fork onto AL 279
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
30.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward AL 117: Stevenson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AL 117: Stevenson
4
34.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Harris Avenue
Turn left onto Harris Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.79 | $11.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Harris, AL
Morning in Harris on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
3 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
51m 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 drive that's largely dominated by highway travel, with 70% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll navigate on main roads including John T Reid Parkway, AL 79, and West Willow Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles on John T Reid Parkway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. This highway-focused profile suggests a generally efficient and direct journey, with fewer turns and variable speed limits compared to a more rural or winding path.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on John T Reid Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John T Reid Parkway and AL 79. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 107 / County Road 107.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 107 / County Road 107): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AL 79): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (AL 279): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on John T Reid Parkway. 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 0.1 miles (CR 107 / County Road 107): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AL 79): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (AL 279): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harris, 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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