How far is it from Paint Rock, AL, to Section, AL, ?

The distance between Paint Rock, AL, and Section, AL, is 29 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Paint Rock, AL, to Section, AL, ?

The drive from Paint Rock, AL, to Section, AL, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Paint Rock, AL, to Section, AL, ?

The fastest route from Paint Rock, AL, to Section, AL, covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Section, AL from Paint Rock, AL?

Section, AL lies roughly to the east of Paint Rock, AL.

Which roads does the route from Paint Rock, AL to Section, AL follow?

The drive from Paint Rock, AL to Section, AL mainly follows US 72.

Are there charging stations between Paint Rock, AL and Section, AL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Paint Rock, AL to Section, AL, including Hampton Cove AL (50 kW); NACC MUSTANGS NACC MUSTANGS (7 kW); SCOTTSBORO EPB MAIN OFFICE (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

Paint Rock, AL Section, AL

Distance: 29 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Paint Rock, AL to Section, AL takes about 40 min via US 72. The distance is 29 mi. The straight-line distance is 21 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions6 · 29 mi

This 29-mile stretch takes about 37 minutes via US 72. From there, follow AL 279 and AL 35 into Section, where the road meets the rising Appalachian foothills heading toward Tennessee.

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn right onto John T Reid Parkway 21 mi
3 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Veterans Drive 8 mi
5 Turn right onto Williams Street 79 yd
6 Arrive right onto Williams Street

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The return trip from Section, AL to Paint Rock, AL covers roughly the same distance, 29 mi.

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Charging points along the way

3 chargers

Hampton Cove ALCCS · 6751 U.S. Hwy 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL, 3576350 kW
NACC MUSTANGS NACC MUSTANGSType1 · 138 AL Hwy 35 Northeast Alabama Community Col, Rainsville, AL, 359867.2 kW
SCOTTSBORO EPB MAIN OFFICEType1 · 404 East Willow Street, Scottsboro, AL, 357687.2 kW

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Popular routes from destination

This 29-mile stretch takes about 37 minutes via US 72. From there, follow AL 279 and AL 35 into Section, where the road meets the rising Appalachian foothills heading toward Tennessee.

Popular destinations close by

Section, AL → Langston, AL10 mi · 30 min Section, AL → Pleasant Groves, AL23 mi · 45 min Section, AL → Pisgah, AL13 mi · 25 min Section, AL → Menlo, GA40 mi · 1 h 5 min Section, AL → Rainsville, AL11 mi · 15 min Section, AL → Sylvania, AL16 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Paint Rock, AL, {fromState} to Section, AL, {toState}?: The distance between Paint Rock, AL, {fromState} and Section, AL, {toState} is 29 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Paint Rock, AL, {fromState} to Section, AL, {toState}?: The drive from Paint Rock, AL, {fromState} to Section, AL, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Paint Rock, AL, {fromState} to Section, AL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Paint Rock, AL, {fromState} to Section, AL, {toState} covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Section, AL from Paint Rock, AL?: Section, AL lies roughly to the east of Paint Rock, AL.
Which roads does the route from Paint Rock, AL to Section, AL follow?: The drive from Paint Rock, AL to Section, AL mainly follows US 72.
Are there charging stations between Paint Rock, AL and Section, AL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Paint Rock, AL to Section, AL, including Hampton Cove AL (50 kW); NACC MUSTANGS NACC MUSTANGS (7 kW); SCOTTSBORO EPB MAIN OFFICE (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

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