Origin
Alexander City, AL
Morning in Alexander City on Thursday
Local time
10:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexander City, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexander City, AL
Eva Hamitaj
Trip Overview
The drive from Alexander City, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL covers 11.8 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 280, Cherokee Road, Depot Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on US 280. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 11.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 280 and Cherokee Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.8 miles on US 280.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 280 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and Cherokee Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Tallapoosa Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.2 miles (AL 22 / Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tallapoosa Street
Enter roundabout onto Tallapoosa Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 22 / Madison Street
Turn right onto AL 22 / Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
11 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 280
Turn left onto US 280
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 280 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Cherokee Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Depot Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Madison Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Tallapoosa Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 280
— 8.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexander City, AL and Jacksons' Gap, AL.
1
Start on Court Square
291 ft
·
14 sec
·
Court Square
2
Turn right onto Main Street
244 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Tallapoosa Street
450 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tallapoosa Street
4
Continue on Tallapoosa Street
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Tallapoosa Street
5
Turn right onto AL 22
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Madison Street
6
Continue on AL 22; AL 63
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherokee Road
7
Continue on AL 22; AL 63
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherokee Road
8
Turn left onto US 280
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 280
9
Take the exit
127 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn left onto US 280
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 280
11
Turn right onto Depot Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Depot Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Depot Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jacksons' Gap, AL
Morning in Jacksons' Gap on Thursday
Local time
10:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexander City, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL covers 11.8 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 280, Cherokee Road, Depot Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Alexander City, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Tallapoosa Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.2 miles (AL 22 / Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alexander City, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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