Origin
Daviston, AL
Afternoon in Daviston on Thursday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Daviston, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Daviston, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL covers 18.9 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 79, Horseshoe Bend Road, Hamlet Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on County Road 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 18.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
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 7.8 miles in near AL 49 / Hamlet Mill Road.
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 43m 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 7.8 miles (AL 49 / Hamlet Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (Crouch Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
AL 49 / Hamlet Mill Road
At end of road, turn left onto AL 49 / Hamlet Mill Road
Navigation decision point
3
16.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Crouch Road
Turn right onto Crouch Road
Navigation decision point
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
18.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Depot Avenue
Turn left onto Depot Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 79 | 7.6 mi | 18m |
| Horseshoe Bend Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Hamlet Mill Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Manoy Drive | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Crouch Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Eagle Creek Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Highway 22 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 79
— 7.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daviston, AL and Jacksons' Gap, AL.
1
Start on AL 22
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Highway 22
2
Turn slight left onto County Road 79
7.6 mi
·
18 min
·
County Road 79
3
At end of road, turn left onto AL 49
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamlet Mill Road
4
Continue on AL 49
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
5
Turn right onto Crouch Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Crouch Road
6
Turn straight onto Eagle Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Eagle Creek Road
7
Turn slight left onto Manoy Drive
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Manoy Drive
8
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto Depot Avenue
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
Depot Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Depot Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.5 mi from Daviston, AL · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.5 miles from Daviston, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jacksons' Gap, AL
The final approach into Jacksons' Gap, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jacksons' Gap, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Jacksons' Gap on Thursday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
43m 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 Daviston, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL covers 18.9 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 79, Horseshoe Bend Road, Hamlet Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Daviston, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 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 43m 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 7.8 miles (AL 49 / Hamlet Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (Crouch Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Daviston, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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