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.
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 9
5 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
$5.07 one way
$10.14 round trip
$3.69/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.10
$5.63
$11.25
premium
$4.45
$6.12
$12.23
diesel
$4.80
$6.59
$13.18
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, 2026-07-20.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 4, 2026
Origin
Skyline, AL
Late night
in Skyline on Wednesday
Local time
1:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 3 at 7:12PM CDT until July 3 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 12:28PM CDT until July 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Destination
Harris, AL
Late night
in Harris on Wednesday
Local time
1:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
0 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 3 at 7:12PM CDT until July 3 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 12:28PM CDT until July 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham 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 warmer 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
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.
More Details
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 Effort5/10
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.
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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 — Russell Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harris, AL before heading back.
