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Trip from Anniston, AL to Texas, AL

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

130.4 mi

210 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

45 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Anniston, AL, AL

Anniston, AL

Muhammad Nabeel

Downtown Texas, AL, AL

Texas, AL

Janice Carriger

Trip Overview

The drive from Anniston, AL to Texas, AL covers 130.4 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 22, I 20, Albert P Brewer Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.6 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.2 miles from Anniston, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 130.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.6 miles on I 22.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and I 20. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Gurnee Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Gurnee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (AL 202 / Albert P Brewer Highway): Navigation decision point; at 64 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Gurnee Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Gurnee Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | AL 202 / Albert P Brewer Highway

At end of road, turn right onto AL 202 / Albert P Brewer Highway

Navigation decision point

7
64 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Huntsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 124C Toward I 65 North: Huntsville
7
67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 22 West: Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 265A Toward I 22 West: Memphis
6
124.5 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 39 Toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 22 55.6 mi 59m
I 20 54.5 mi 1h 1m
Albert P Brewer Highway 7.9 mi 11m
AL 118 3.5 mi 4m
I 65 3 mi 3m
AL 13 2.1 mi 3m
Donald G. Holmes Bypass 0.9 mi 1m
Gurnee Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 22 — 55.6 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anniston, AL and Texas, AL.

1

Start on the route

0.1 mi · 46 sec · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Gurnee Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Gurnee Avenue
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Albert P Brewer Highway

7.9 mi · 11 min · Albert P Brewer Highway
4

Continue on Donald G. Holmes Bypass

0.9 mi · 1 min · Donald G. Holmes Bypass
5

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 28 sec
6

Merge slight left

55 mi · 1 hr 1 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 65 North: Huntsville
8

Merge slight left

3.0 mi · 3 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 22 West: Memphis
10

Continue straight

56 mi · 59 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge
12

Turn left

2.1 mi · 3 min
13

Turn slight right

184 ft · 8 sec
14

Turn slight right

3.5 mi · 4 min
15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.2 miles from Anniston, AL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.2 miles or 1h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Texas, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Anniston, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anniston, AL

This is one driving day of about 130.4 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anniston, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 22 for about 55.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.2 mi from Anniston, AL · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hoover, AL

65 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cordova, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hoover, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.2 miles from Anniston, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Texas, AL

The final approach into Texas, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Texas, AL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 63
View on nps.gov
Freedom Riders National Monument

Freedom Riders National Monument

National Monument

In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 4.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.93 one way

$39.87 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $21.87 $43.73
premium $4.61 $23.67 $47.33
diesel $5.64 $28.97 $57.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

45 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

1st Avenue South - Tesla Supercharger

Birmingham, AL

Tesla

28 DCFC

Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger

Leeds, AL

Tesla

17 DCFC

Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Birmingham, AL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Oxford Exchange - Tesla Supercharger

Oxford, AL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Walmart - Tesla Supercharger

Pell City, AL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lane Parke Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Mountain Brook, AL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Uptown Entertainment District - Tesla Supercharger

Birmingham, AL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Santos Coffee - Tesla Supercharger

Gardendale, AL

Tesla

8 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 20 Tesla: 8 MERCEDES_BENZ: 5 eVgo Network: 3 Blink Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 CHAEVI: 2 RACETRAC: 1 CHARGELAB: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.1 0 $13.69 $6.26
Efficient EV 32.6 0 $11.41 $5.22
EV Truck/SUV 52.2 0 $18.26 $8.35

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Anniston, AL

Late night in Anniston on Monday

Local time

5:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Texas, AL

Late night in Texas on Monday

Local time

5:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

84°F

Hoover, AL

65 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

23 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

2h 31m 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 Texas, AL covers 130.4 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 22, I 20, Albert P Brewer Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.2 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 $19.93 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Gurnee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (AL 202 / Albert P Brewer Highway): Navigation decision point; at 64 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Anniston, AL to Texas, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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