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Distance from Houstontown to Cherokee

Driving Distance
50.6 mi 81.5 km
Flying Distance
31.0 mi 49.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Houstontown, Alabama to Cherokee, Alabama is 50.6 mi (81.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 31.0 mi (49.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 55 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 45 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Houstontown
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 34.827309
Longitude -87.435023
GPS 34.827309° N, 87.435023° W
Local Time 7:42 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Cherokee
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 34.757034
Longitude -87.972814
GPS 34.757034° N, 87.972814° W
Local Time 7:42 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Houstontown, Alabama to Cherokee, Alabama covers 50.6 mi (81.5 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 55 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (41.4-50.6 miles / 67-82 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 45 mph (72 km/h).

Available Routes

US-72 ALT W and US-72 W
50.6 mi 55 minutes
Shortest
US-72 W and Lauderdale County 2
42.4 mi 55 minutes
US-72 W
41.4 mi 54 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.