Origin
Dadeville, AL
Late night in Dadeville on Saturday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dadeville, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8m
Distance
5.4 mi
9 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 10m
8 PM
0h 8m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dadeville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dadeville, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL covers 5.4 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 280, Depot Avenue, North Broadnax Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on US 280. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 5.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 8m highway drive covering 5.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 280 and Depot Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.4 miles on US 280.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 280 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and Depot Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 280; AL 49.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dadeville, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL is easy. At 8m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 280; AL 49): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Depot Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 280; AL 49
Turn left onto US 280; AL 49
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Depot Avenue
Turn right onto Depot Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 280 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Depot Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North Broadnax Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 280
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dadeville, AL and Jacksons' Gap, AL.
1
Start on AL 49
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Broadnax Street
2
Turn left onto US 280; AL 49
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 280; AL 49
3
Turn right onto Depot Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Depot Avenue
4
Arrive at destination
Depot Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.73 one way
$1.47 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $0.82 | $1.64 |
| premium | $4.15 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $0.80 | $1.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| Efficient EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.47 | $0.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
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
Jacksons' Gap, AL
Late night in Jacksons' Gap on Saturday
Local time
5:23 AM
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
1 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
8m 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 Dadeville, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL covers 5.4 miles and takes about 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 280, Depot Avenue, North Broadnax Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.7 miles from Dadeville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.73 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 Dadeville, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL is easy. At 8m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 280; AL 49): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Depot Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dadeville, AL to Jacksons' Gap, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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