Origin
Anniston, AL
Night in Anniston on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anniston, AL to Halls Chapel, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anniston, AL
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Halls Chapel, AL
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Trip Overview
This short 7-mile drive from Anniston to Halls Chapel in Alabama will take you approximately 13 minutes. You'll primarily be on Saks Road, Noble Street, and Old Gadsden Highway, with no highway driving involved. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Expect a fuel cost of around $1 for this journey. This local drive offers a straightforward connection within the Southeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
3.5 miles from Anniston, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles on Saks Road. This drive offers a consistent local feel, characterized by frequent turns and transitions rather than long, open stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saks Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Gurnee Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Gurnee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Noble Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Gurnee Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Gurnee Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West 14th Street
Turn right onto West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Noble Street
Turn left onto Noble Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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Saks Road
Turn right onto Saks Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Alexandria Road
At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saks Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Noble Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Old Gadsden Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gurnee Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Alexandria Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 14th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saks Road
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anniston, AL and Halls Chapel, AL.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Gurnee Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Gurnee Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 14th Street
492 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 14th Street
4
Turn left onto Noble Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Noble Street
5
Continue on Old Gadsden Highway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Gadsden Highway
6
Turn right onto Saks Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Saks Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Alexandria Road
8
Arrive at destination
Alexandria Road
Trip Plan
Given this route's short 13-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility for departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any potential local rush hour. With only 7 miles, you won't need to plan for extensive stops, but do keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as this is a local drive with a minimal fuel cost of $1. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the sequence of Saks Road, Noble Street, and Old Gadsden Highway beforehand to make the numerous turns smoother.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 3.5 miles from Anniston, AL, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 7 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.5 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Halls Chapel, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Anniston, AL.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anniston, AL
This is one driving day of about 7 miles and 13m.
At 7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Saks Road for about 4.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.5 mi from Anniston, AL · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.5 miles from Anniston, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Halls Chapel, AL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Halls Chapel, AL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Halls Chapel, AL
Night in Halls Chapel on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 PM
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
4 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
13m 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 Anniston, AL to Halls Chapel, AL covers 7 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saks Road, Noble Street, Old Gadsden Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from Anniston, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.06 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 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Gurnee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Noble Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Anniston, AL to Halls Chapel, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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