Overview
Heflin is the county seat of Cleburne County. It is on Interstate 20, approximately half-way between Birmingham and Atlanta.
4 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay
Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage
Best things about Heflin
New Hollis Speedway
2/10th mile dirt oval
Cleburne County Courthouse
Cleburne County High School
John Morgan House
Cheaha State Park
10-mile Mountain Bike trail and several miles of hiking trails, fishing, and swimming
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Jul. (climate data from nearby Metropolitan Alabama)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 67 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham — 67 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning New Hollis Speedway, Cleburne County Courthouse, Cleburne County High School
- Afternoon John Morgan House, Cheaha State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Understand
See
Buildings on the National Register of Historic Places:
See Cleburne County Courthouse
See Cleburne County High School
See John Morgan House
Do
Sleep
Nearby
Anniston
City / town · 9 listings · 14 mi away
Jacksonville
City / town · 7 listings · 15 mi away
Bremen
City / town · 26 mi away
Carrollton
City / town · 7 listings · 30 mi away
Cedartown
City / town · 8 listings · 32 mi away
Gadsden
City / town · 12 listings · 35 mi away
Dallas
City / town · 47 mi away
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Park · 48 mi away
My experience
Write about your trip here. Notes save automatically in this browser as you type; back them up from My journal.