Origin
Belview Heights, AL
Evening in Belview Heights on Thursday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belview Heights, AL to Muscle Shoals, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6m
Distance
3.8 mi
6 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 6m
★
6 AM
0h 7m
8 AM
0h 8m
10 AM
0h 7m
12 PM
0h 7m
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 8m
8 PM
0h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belview Heights, AL
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Muscle Shoals, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belview Heights, AL to Muscle Shoals, AL covers 3.8 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Woodward Avenue, East Lee Highway, East Hemlock Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on Woodward Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6m. Total distance: 3.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6m drive with frequent turns across 3.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Woodward Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
525 ft
473 ft
Total Climb
67 ft
Total Descent
38 ft
Highest Point
525 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
53 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Ridge Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 6m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Ridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 72 / East Lee Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17 / Woodward Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Ridge Avenue
Turn left onto East Ridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 72 / East Lee Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 72 / East Lee Highway
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17 / Woodward Avenue
Turn left onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17 / Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Avalon Avenue
Turn right onto Avalon Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woodward Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Lee Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Hemlock Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Ridge Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Avalon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Woodward Avenue
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belview Heights, AL and Muscle Shoals, AL.
1
Start on East Hemlock Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Hemlock Street
2
Turn left onto East Ridge Avenue
353 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Ridge Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lee Highway
4
Turn left onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Avalon Avenue
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avalon Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
Avalon Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.57 one way
$1.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $0.63 | $1.26 |
| premium | $4.56 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.40 | $0.18 |
| Efficient EV | 1 | 0 | $0.33 | $0.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.53 | $0.24 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Muscle Shoals, AL
Evening in Muscle Shoals on Thursday
Local time
6:35 PM
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
32 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
6m 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 Belview Heights, AL to Muscle Shoals, AL covers 3.8 miles and takes about 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Woodward Avenue, East Lee Highway, East Hemlock Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.9 miles from Belview Heights, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.57 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 is a straightforward 6m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Ridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 72 / East Lee Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17 / Woodward Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Belview Heights, AL to Muscle Shoals, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 473 ft to 525 ft elevation with about 67 ft of total climbing.
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