How far is it from Sumiton, AL, to Locust Fork, AL, ?

The distance between Sumiton, AL, and Locust Fork, AL, is 49 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sumiton, AL, to Locust Fork, AL, ?

The drive from Sumiton, AL, to Locust Fork, AL, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Sumiton, AL, to Locust Fork, AL, ?

The fastest route from Sumiton, AL, to Locust Fork, AL, covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Locust Fork, AL from Sumiton, AL?

Locust Fork, AL lies roughly to the north-east of Sumiton, AL.

Which roads does the route from Sumiton, AL to Locust Fork, AL follow?

The drive from Sumiton, AL to Locust Fork, AL mainly follows AL 79.

Which towns do you pass between Sumiton, AL and Locust Fork, AL?

Towns on the route from Sumiton, AL to Locust Fork, AL include Graysville, Birmingham, Trussville, Kimberly, Hayden.

Are there charging stations between Sumiton, AL and Locust Fork, AL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sumiton, AL to Locust Fork, AL, including Flying J Travel Center 602 (350 kW); Target Homewood #T2796 (350 kW); 1st Avenue South - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

Sumiton, AL Locust Fork, AL

Distance: 49 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Sumiton, AL to Locust Fork, AL takes about 1 h 10 min via AL 79. The distance is 49 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tarrant, AL, Center Point, AL. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 49 mi

1 Depart left onto State Street 1 mi
2 Turn left onto State Route 5 9 mi
3 Continue straight onto Bankhead Highway Southwest 1 mi
4 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left 11 mi
6 Keep slightly left 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left 1 mi

9 Turn straight onto Decatur Highway 2 mi
10 Turn right onto Walker Chapel Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto New Castle Road 1 mi
12 Turn straight onto Carson Road 6 mi
13 Turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway 4 mi
14 Continue straight onto New Bradford Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto New Bradford Highway 15 mi
16 Turn right onto Crider Road 1 mi
17 Arrive right onto Crider Road

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The return trip from Locust Fork, AL to Sumiton, AL covers roughly the same distance, 49 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

38 chargers

Flying J Travel Center 602CCS · 224 Daniel Payne Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35207350 kW
Target Homewood #T2796CCS, CHAdeMO · 531 Brookwood Village, Homewood, AL, 35209350 kW
1st Avenue South - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2115 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233250 kW
Lane Parke Shopping Mall - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1000 Jemison Lane, Mountain Brook, AL, 35223250 kW
Santos Coffee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1009 Fulton Ave, Gardendale, AL, 35071250 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Popular destinations close by

Locust Fork, AL → Nectar, AL13 mi · 25 min Locust Fork, AL → Brookside, AL33 mi · 1 h Locust Fork, AL → County Line, AL11 mi · 20 min Locust Fork, AL → Blountsville, AL15 mi · 25 min Locust Fork, AL → Pinson, AL17 mi · 25 min Locust Fork, AL → Oneonta, AL18 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Sumiton, AL, {fromState} to Locust Fork, AL, {toState}?: The distance between Sumiton, AL, {fromState} and Locust Fork, AL, {toState} is 49 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sumiton, AL, {fromState} to Locust Fork, AL, {toState}?: The drive from Sumiton, AL, {fromState} to Locust Fork, AL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Sumiton, AL, {fromState} to Locust Fork, AL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sumiton, AL, {fromState} to Locust Fork, AL, {toState} covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Locust Fork, AL from Sumiton, AL?: Locust Fork, AL lies roughly to the north-east of Sumiton, AL.
Which roads does the route from Sumiton, AL to Locust Fork, AL follow?: The drive from Sumiton, AL to Locust Fork, AL mainly follows AL 79.
Which towns do you pass between Sumiton, AL and Locust Fork, AL?: Towns on the route from Sumiton, AL to Locust Fork, AL include Graysville, Birmingham, Trussville, Kimberly, Hayden.
Are there charging stations between Sumiton, AL and Locust Fork, AL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sumiton, AL to Locust Fork, AL, including Flying J Travel Center 602 (350 kW); Target Homewood #T2796 (350 kW); 1st Avenue South - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

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