Origin
Chelsea, AL
Morning in Chelsea on Saturday
Local time
8:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chelsea, AL to Five Points, AL
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
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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Trip Overview
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 turn-heavy local drive. 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.
Who Is This Route For?
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 10m drive with frequent turns across 4.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Triana Boulevard Southwest is the longest continuous segment at about 2 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 around 2 miles in near West Clinton Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Clinton Avenue
Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Woodson Street Northwest
Turn left onto Woodson Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Holmes Avenue Northwest
Turn right onto Holmes Avenue Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| 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.
Longest stretch:
Triana Boulevard Southwest
— 2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, AL and Five Points, AL.
1
Start on Triana Boulevard Southwest
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Triana Boulevard Southwest
2
Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Clinton Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Woodson Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Woodson Street Northwest
4
Turn right onto Holmes Avenue Northwest
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Holmes Avenue Northwest
Use the right lane.
5
Arrive at destination
Holmes Avenue Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.66 one way
$1.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Five Points, AL
Morning in Five Points on Saturday
Local time
8:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
31 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
10m 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 Chelsea, AL to Five Points, AL covers 4.4 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Triana Boulevard Southwest, Holmes Avenue Northwest, West Clinton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.2 miles from Chelsea, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.66 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 Chelsea, AL to Five Points, AL is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Chelsea, AL to Five Points, 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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