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Distance from Lock Three to Iron City

Driving Distance
26.6 mi 42.9 km
Flying Distance
17.6 mi 28.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Lock Three, Alabama to Iron City, Tennessee is 26.6 mi (42.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 17.6 mi (28.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 35 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 39 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Lock Three
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 34.811754
Longitude -87.410578
GPS 34.811754° N, 87.410578° W
Local Time 12:56 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Iron City
Place Iron City
State/Province Tennessee
Country US
Latitude 35.023972
Longitude -87.581413
GPS 35.023972° N, 87.581413° W
Local Time 12:56 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Lock Three, Alabama to Iron City, Tennessee covers 26.6 mi (42.9 km) in a northwest direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 35 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (24.9-27.3 miles / 40-44 km). The primary route shown here saves 59 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 39 mph (63 km/h).

Available Routes

US-72 W and US-43 N
26.6 mi 35 minutes
Shortest Fastest
AL-101 N
27.3 mi 39 minutes
Lauderdale County 33
24.9 mi 38 minutes

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.