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Distance from Alpha to Hickory

Driving Distance
21.5 mi 34.6 km
Flying Distance
17.9 mi 28.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Alpha, Tennessee to Hickory, Tennessee is 21.5 mi (34.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 17.9 mi (28.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 30 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 41 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Alpha
State/Province Tennessee
Country US
Latitude 36.177035
Longitude -83.382672
GPS 36.177035° N, 83.382672° W
Local Time 11:14 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Hickory
State/Province Tennessee
Country US
Latitude 36.042587
Longitude -83.655732
GPS 36.042587° N, 83.655732° W
Local Time 11:14 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Alpha, Tennessee to Hickory, Tennessee covers 21.5 mi (34.6 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 30 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (19.2-21.5 miles / 31-35 km). The primary route shown here saves 47 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 41 mph (66 km/h).

Available Routes

US-11E S and TN-139
21.5 mi 30 minutes
Shortest
W Old A J Hwy/E Old Andrew Johnson Hwy and US-11E S/W Hwy 11E S
19.4 mi 29 minutes
US-11E S
19.2 mi 29 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.