Transportation
Interstates/Highways
Major Highways in or near Cleburne County include:
- I-20 US
- Hwy 78 US
- Hwy 431
- State Route 9
- State Route 46
Airports
With its proximity to both Atlanta, GA, and Birmingham, AL, the City of Heflin and Cleburne County are both a short driving distance to two international airports.
Nearby airports include:
| Airport | Location | Distance from Heflin, AL |
|---|---|---|
| Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | Atlanta, GA | 72 Miles |
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | Birmingham, AL | 77 Miles |
| Montgomery Regional Airport | Montgomery, AL | 110 Miles |
| Columbus Metropolitan Airport | Columbus, GA | 113 Miles |
| Huntsville International Airport | Huntsville, AL | 125 Miles |
| Nashville International Airport International Airport | Nashville, TN | 240 Miles |
Source: Distance based on Mapquest, 2012.
Railways
Rail service is provided by Norfolk Southern.
Amtrak serves the area with a station in nearby Anniston, AL, less than 20 miles from the City of Heflin.
Port Facilities
Port facilities are available at the Alabama State Port located in Mobile, AL (280 miles from the City of Heflin, AL).
Traffic Counts
According to Alabama Department of Transportation, on average, the City of Heflin sees over a million cars per month at the two exits located on Interstate 20.
Traffic counts and projections for Cleburne County, AL are available at:
http://aldotgis.dot.state.al.us/atd/default.aspx.
This PDF report details traffic counts for the City of Heflin, AL, for the month of July 2013.