Origin
Chelsea, AL
Afternoon in Chelsea on Saturday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
4.4 mi
7 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelsea, AL
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Five Points, AL
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The drive from Chelsea, AL to Five Points, AL covers 4.4 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Triana Boulevard Southwest, Holmes Avenue Northwest, West Clinton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2 miles on Triana Boulevard Southwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Triana Boulevard Southwest | 2 mi | 4m |
| Holmes Avenue Northwest | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Clinton Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Woodson Street Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Holmes Avenue Northeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, AL and Five Points, AL.
Start on Triana Boulevard Southwest
Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue
Turn left onto Woodson Street Northwest
Turn right onto Holmes Avenue Northwest
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 3.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Woodson Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Holmes Avenue Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$0.66 one way
$1.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
| premium | $4.56 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.46 | $0.21 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.39 | $0.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Chelsea on Saturday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Five Points on Saturday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
4.4 mi in 10m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 around 2 miles in near West Clinton Avenue.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chelsea, AL to Five Points, AL is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (West Clinton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (Woodson Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Holmes Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 4.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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