Origin
Arab, AL
Morning in Arab on Monday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arab, AL to Texas, AL
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
91.7 mi
148 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texas, AL
Janice Carriger
Trip Overview
The drive from Arab, AL to Texas, AL covers 91.7 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 69, Cullman Road, I 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.2 miles on AL 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.02 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.8 miles from Arab, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 91.7 miles, with most of the trip on AL 69 and Cullman Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.2 miles on AL 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 69 and Cullman Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AL 69 / Cullman Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (AL 69 / Cullman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles (AL 69): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
|
AL 69 / Cullman Road
Turn right onto AL 69 / Cullman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
33.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
AL 69
Take the exit onto AL 69 toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 299
Toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
6
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 22:west, US 78:west: Tupelo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 22:west, US 78:west: Tupelo
6
85.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Arab, AL and Texas, AL, road signs point toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman and Eldridge.
69: Good Hope
33.5 mi in
|
~46m
|
via AL 69
Cullman
33.5 mi in
|
~46m
|
via AL 69
Eldridge
85.8 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 69 | 29.2 mi | 41m |
| Cullman Road | 20.5 mi | 28m |
| I 22 | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| Heroes Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| AL 118 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| US 278 | 5 mi | 9m |
| AL 5 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| AL 13 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
AL 69
— 29.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arab, AL and Texas, AL.
1
Start on AL 69
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto AL 69
21 mi
·
28 min
·
Cullman Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto US 278
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 278
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 65
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Heroes Highway
6
Take the exit onto AL 69
28 mi
·
39 min
·
AL 69
Exit 299
Toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
7
Turn right onto AL 5; AL 69
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 5; AL 69
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on AL 5; AL 69
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
AL 5; AL 69
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on AL 69
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 69
10
Continue on AL 69
524 ft
·
8 sec
·
AL 69
11
Continue on AL 118
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 118
12
Continue on AL 118
264 ft
·
4 sec
·
AL 118
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 22, US 78
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 22:west, US 78:west: Tupelo
15
Merge onto I 22; US 78
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 22; US 78
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 39
Toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge
17
Turn left onto AL 13
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
AL 13
18
Turn slight right
183 ft
·
7 sec
19
Turn slight right onto AL 118
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
AL 118
20
Arrive at destination
AL 118
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.8 miles from Arab, AL, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.8 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Texas, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Arab, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Arab, AL
This is one driving day of about 91.7 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Arab, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on AL 69 for about 29.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.8 mi from Arab, AL · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Arab, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.02 one way
$28.04 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $15.38 | $30.75 |
| premium | $4.61 | $16.64 | $33.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.37 | $40.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Texas, AL
Morning in Texas on Monday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Cordova, AL
46 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 4m 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 Arab, AL to Texas, AL covers 91.7 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 69, Cullman Road, I 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.8 miles from Arab, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.02 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (AL 69 / Cullman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles (AL 69): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Arab, AL and Texas, AL, road signs point toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman and Eldridge.
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