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Trip from Elba, AL to Texas, AL

Drive Time

4h 44m

Distance

233.7 mi

376 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 31m ★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Janice Carriger

Trip Overview

The drive from Elba, AL to Texas, AL covers 233.7 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, I 22, US 231 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.5 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

116.8 miles from Elba, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 44m highway drive covering 233.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 92.5 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 92.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 233.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 20.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 75.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
20.7 mi into trip | ~37m in

At end of road, turn right toward AL 167 South: Enterprise

Navigation decision point

Toward AL 167 South: Enterprise
6
20.7 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward AL 167 South: Enterprise

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward AL 167 South: Enterprise
8
75.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Turn left toward Ann Street South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 3 Toward Ann Street South
7
170.9 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in

Take the exit toward I 22 West: Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 265A Toward I 22 West: Memphis
6
227.8 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in

Take the exit toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 39 Toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Elba, AL to Texas, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Street South along the way.

Ann Street South

75.3 mi in | ~1h 48m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 92.5 mi 1h 42m
I 22 55.6 mi 59m
US 231 43.2 mi 52m
Neal Grantham Drive 19.8 mi 34m
AL 167 7.6 mi 11m
AL 118 3.5 mi 4m
I 85 2.5 mi 3m
AL 13 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 92.5 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elba, AL and Texas, AL.

1

Start on Simmons Street

235 ft · 15 sec · Simmons Street
2

Turn left onto Claxton Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Claxton Avenue
3

Keep slight right at fork onto Neil Grantham Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Neil Grantham Drive
4

Continue on AL 87

20 mi · 34 min · Neal Grantham Drive
5

At end of road, turn right

17 ft · 0 sec
Toward AL 167 South: Enterprise
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Toward AL 167 South: Enterprise
7

Turn slight left onto AL 167

7.6 mi · 11 min · AL 167
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto US 231; AL 10

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 231; AL 10
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 231; AL 10
10

Continue on US 231; AL 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 231; AL 10

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 231; AL 10
12

Continue on US 231

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 231
13

Continue on US 231

36 mi · 42 min · US 231
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on McGehee Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · McGehee Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Carter Hill Road
16

Continue on Zelda Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
17

Turn right onto Ann Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Ann Street
18

Turn left

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 3 Toward Ann Street South Use the left lane.
19

Merge onto I 85

2.5 mi · 3 min · I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
21

Merge onto I 65; US 82

92 mi · 1 hr 42 min · I 65; US 82
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 1 min
Exit 265A Toward I 22 West: Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on I 22

56 mi · 59 min · I 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 39 Toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge
25

Turn left onto AL 13

2.1 mi · 3 min · AL 13
26

Turn slight right

183 ft · 7 sec
27

Turn slight right onto AL 118

3.5 mi · 4 min · AL 118
28

Arrive at destination

AL 118

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 116.8 miles from Elba, AL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 116.8 miles or 2h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Texas, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Elba, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elba, AL

This is one driving day of about 233.7 miles and 4h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elba, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 92.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 116.8 mi from Elba, AL · 2h 35m into the drive

Downtown Columbiana, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

117 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbiana, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116.8 miles from Elba, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.5 miles.

Arriving in Texas, AL

The final approach into Texas, 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 Texas, AL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 169.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.73 one way

$71.45 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $39.19 $78.37
premium $4.61 $42.42 $84.83
diesel $5.64 $51.92 $103.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.1 0 $24.54 $11.22
Efficient EV 58.4 0 $20.45 $9.35
EV Truck/SUV 93.5 1 $32.72 $14.96

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Elba, AL

Morning in Elba on Monday

Local time

6:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Texas, AL

Morning in Texas on Monday

Local time

6:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Columbiana, AL

117 mi in

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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 44m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Elba, AL to Texas, AL covers 233.7 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 22, US 231. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.8 miles from Elba, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 233.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 75.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Elba, AL to Texas, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Street South along the way.

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