How far is it from Highland Lakes, AL, to Coaling, AL, ?

The distance between Highland Lakes, AL, and Coaling, AL, is 53 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Highland Lakes, AL, to Coaling, AL, ?

The drive from Highland Lakes, AL, to Coaling, AL, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Highland Lakes, AL, to Coaling, AL, ?

The fastest route from Highland Lakes, AL, to Coaling, AL, covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Coaling, AL from Highland Lakes, AL?

Coaling, AL lies roughly to the west of Highland Lakes, AL.

Which roads does the route from Highland Lakes, AL to Coaling, AL follow?

The drive from Highland Lakes, AL to Coaling, AL mainly follows I 459, I 20.

Which towns do you pass between Highland Lakes, AL and Coaling, AL?

Towns on the route from Highland Lakes, AL to Coaling, AL include Chelsea, Birmingham, Hoover, Lake View.

Are there charging stations between Highland Lakes, AL and Coaling, AL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Highland Lakes, AL to Coaling, AL, including Flying J 601 (350 kW); Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 76 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 73.

Highland Lakes, AL Coaling, AL

Distance: 53 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Highland Lakes, AL to Coaling, AL takes about 1 h 10 min via I 459. The distance is 53 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Highland Lakes, AL, Indian Springs Village, AL, Vance, AL. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 53 mi

1 Depart right onto Salisbury Circle 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Salisbury Lane 120 yd
3 Turn right onto Highland Lakes Drive 2 mi
4 Turn sharp right 7 mi
5 Turn left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway 20 mi
7 Keep slightly left 2 mi
8 Merge slightly left 19 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 35 yd
11 Turn left onto Covered Bridge Road 2 mi
12 At end of road, turn right 3 mi
13 Turn left onto Lower Coaling Road 1 mi

14 Turn right 37 yd
15 Keep slightly right 83 yd
16 At end of road, turn left 71 yd
17 Turn right 118 yd
18 Continue straight onto Sand Stone Drive 1 mi
19 Arrive left onto Pea Gravel Lane

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The return trip from Coaling, AL to Highland Lakes, AL covers roughly the same distance, 53 mi.

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Charging points along the way

73 chargers

Flying J 601CCS · 6098 Macashan Dr, Mccalla, AL, 35111350 kW
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL)CCS · 11 Mercedes Dr, Vance, AL, 35490350 kW
Pilot Travel Center 76CCS · 4416 Skyland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405350 kW
Target Homewood #T2796CCS, CHAdeMO · 531 Brookwood Village, Homewood, AL, 35209350 kW
Walmart 423 (Alabaster, AL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 630 COLONIAL PKWY, Alabaster, AL, 35007350 kW

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Coaling, AL → Brighton, AL34 mi · 45 min Coaling, AL → Mulga, AL46 mi · 1 h 5 min Coaling, AL → Chelsea, AL57 mi · 1 h 15 min Coaling, AL → Ethelsville, AL60 mi · 1 h 25 min Coaling, AL → Homewood, AL46 mi · 1 h Coaling, AL → Hoover, AL40 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Highland Lakes, AL, {fromState} to Coaling, AL, {toState}?: The distance between Highland Lakes, AL, {fromState} and Coaling, AL, {toState} is 53 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Lakes, AL, {fromState} to Coaling, AL, {toState}?: The drive from Highland Lakes, AL, {fromState} to Coaling, AL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Highland Lakes, AL, {fromState} to Coaling, AL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Highland Lakes, AL, {fromState} to Coaling, AL, {toState} covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Coaling, AL from Highland Lakes, AL?: Coaling, AL lies roughly to the west of Highland Lakes, AL.
Which roads does the route from Highland Lakes, AL to Coaling, AL follow?: The drive from Highland Lakes, AL to Coaling, AL mainly follows I 459, I 20.
Which towns do you pass between Highland Lakes, AL and Coaling, AL?: Towns on the route from Highland Lakes, AL to Coaling, AL include Chelsea, Birmingham, Hoover, Lake View.
Are there charging stations between Highland Lakes, AL and Coaling, AL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Highland Lakes, AL to Coaling, AL, including Flying J 601 (350 kW); Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 76 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 73.

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