Origin
Beaverton, AL
Afternoon in Beaverton on Friday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaverton, AL to Detroit, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaverton, AL
Denitsa Kireva
Detroit, AL
Anon
Trip Overview
Beaverton to Detroit is 17.2 miles and takes about 25m via AL 17/US 278/County Road 49, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, perfect for a quick transition between locations or as part of a larger journey. Given the minimal distance and time, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning; it's a drive that can easily be completed within a single day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This trip is entirely on highways, meaning you'll experience a consistent driving pace for the entire 17.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles on AL 17, giving you a solid period of steady travel. You can expect a highway-focused profile throughout, so the road character remains largely the same from Beaverton to Detroit. It's a drive built for efficiency rather than winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 17 and US 278. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 278; AL 118.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beaverton, AL to Detroit, AL is easy. At 25m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 278; AL 118): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (AL 17): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 278; AL 118
Turn left onto US 278; AL 118
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
AL 17
Turn right onto AL 17
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 17 | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| US 278 | 7 mi | 10m |
| County Road 49 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 17
— 10.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, AL and Detroit, AL.
1
Start on CR 49
73 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 49
2
Turn left onto US 278; AL 118
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 278; AL 118
3
Turn right onto AL 17
10 mi
·
14 min
·
AL 17
4
Arrive at destination
AL 17
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Detroit, AL
Afternoon in Detroit on Friday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
30 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
25m 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 Beaverton, AL to Detroit, AL covers 17.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 17, US 278, County Road 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Beaverton, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.60 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.
The drive from Beaverton, AL to Detroit, AL is easy. At 25m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 278; AL 118): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (AL 17): Navigation decision point.
The route from Beaverton, AL to Detroit, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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