Origin
Beehive, AL
Evening in Beehive on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beehive, AL to Smiths Station, AL
Data updated 3 hours ago
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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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.
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.
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
16.8 miles from Beehive, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
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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.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
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
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~0m in
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CR 10 / Huguley Road
Turn right onto CR 10 / Huguley Road
Navigation decision point
6
3.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
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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
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~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
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~22m in
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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
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~23m in
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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
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~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
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US 280
9
Merge onto US 280; US 431
17 mi
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19 min
·
Columbus Parkway
10
Turn right onto CR 298
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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County Road 298
11
Arrive at destination
County Road 243
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 16.8 miles from Beehive, AL, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.9 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 33.5 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.8 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smiths Station, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beehive, 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 Beehive, AL
This is one driving day of about 33.5 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beehive, 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 Columbus Parkway for about 16.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Beehive, AL · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Beehive, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smiths Station, AL
The final approach into Smiths Station, 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 Smiths Station, 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
$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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Evening in Smiths Station on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
37 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.
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