Origin
Beehive, AL
Morning in Beehive on Saturday
Local time
8:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beehive, AL to Smiths Station, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beehive, AL
Josef Traxler
Smiths Station, AL
Jan Wright
Trip Overview
The drive from Beehive, AL to Smiths Station, AL covers 33.5 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbus Parkway, I 85, Huguley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.9 miles on Columbus Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 33.5 miles, with most of the trip on Columbus Parkway and I 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.9 miles on Columbus Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbus Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Columbus Parkway and I 85. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 10 / Huguley Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (CR 10 / Huguley Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Cox Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 10 / Huguley Road
Turn right onto CR 10 / Huguley Road
Navigation decision point
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Cox Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cox Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
5
16 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 280
Take the exit onto US 280 toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 280
Keep slight right at fork onto US 280
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beehive, AL to Smiths Station, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Phenix City along the way.
Phenix City
16 mi in
|
~22m
|
via US 280
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Parkway | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| I 85 | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| Huguley Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Beehive Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cox Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Road 298 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 280 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wire Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbus Parkway
— 16.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beehive, AL and Smiths Station, AL.
1
Start on CR 137
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Wire Road
2
Turn right onto CR 10
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Huguley Road
3
Continue on CR 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beehive Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Cox Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cox Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 85
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 85
7
Take the exit onto US 280
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 280
Toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 280
263 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 280
9
Merge onto US 280; US 431
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Columbus Parkway
10
Turn right onto CR 298
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Road 298
11
Arrive at destination
County Road 243
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Smiths Station, AL
Morning in Smiths Station on Saturday
Local time
8:04 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
28 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
43m 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 Beehive, AL to Smiths Station, AL covers 33.5 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbus Parkway, I 85, Huguley Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Beehive, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.06 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (CR 10 / Huguley Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Cox Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Beehive, AL to Smiths Station, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Phenix City along the way.
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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