Origin
Brantley, AL
Morning in Brantley on Saturday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brantley, AL to Glenwood, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brantley, AL
Samson Bush
Glenwood, AL
Yasir Gürbüz
Trip Overview
Brantley to Glenwood is 15.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Brantley Highway and Glenwood Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically in Alabama. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a quick hop rather than a destination in itself. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a straightforward transfer between two nearby points without needing extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of roads rather than cruising on a single highway. With a 0% highway share, you're sticking to community roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles on Brantley Highway before transitioning to other local routes like Glenwood Road. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as you make your way through the area, which characterizes the intimate, neighborhood feel of this short journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brantley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 29; US 331 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brantley, AL to Glenwood, AL is easy. At 28m with 0% 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 29; US 331 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Glenwood Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.3 miles (Townsend Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 29; US 331 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 29; US 331 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Glenwood Road
Turn sharp right onto Glenwood Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
15.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Townsend Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brantley Highway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Glenwood Road | 5.9 mi | 14m |
| Forest Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Curtis Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Townsend Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Emmett Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brantley Highway
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brantley, AL and Glenwood, AL.
1
Start on US 29
9 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Emmett Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 29; US 331
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 29; US 331
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Brantley Highway
4
Continue on US 29; US 331
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Avenue
5
Turn sharp right onto Glenwood Road
5.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Glenwood Road
6
Turn slight right onto Curtis Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Curtis Street
7
Turn right onto Townsend Street
156 ft
·
6 sec
·
Townsend Street
8
Arrive at destination
Townsend Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Glenwood, AL
Morning in Glenwood on Saturday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
28m 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 Brantley, AL to Glenwood, AL covers 15.3 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brantley Highway, Glenwood Road, Forest Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Brantley, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.31 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 Brantley, AL to Glenwood, AL is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 29; US 331 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Glenwood Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.3 miles (Townsend Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brantley, AL to Glenwood, 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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