Origin
Five Points, AL
Afternoon in Five Points on Saturday
Local time
1:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Five Points, AL to Owens Cross Roads, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Five Points, AL
Optical Chemist
Owens Cross Roads, AL
Abenezer Muluken
Trip Overview
The drive from Five Points, AL to Owens Cross Roads, AL covers 14.6 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governors Drive Southeast, California Street Southeast, Wilson Mann Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on Governors Drive Southeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governors Drive Southeast | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| California Street Southeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Wilson Mann Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Andrew Jackson Way Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Holmes Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Hwy 431 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Governors Drive Southeast
— 12.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Points, AL and Owens Cross Roads, AL.
1
Start on Holmes Avenue Northeast
52 ft
·
10 sec
·
Holmes Avenue Northeast
2
Turn sharp right onto Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
3
Continue on California Street Southeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
California Street Southeast
4
Turn left onto US 431
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Governors Drive Southeast
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
137 ft
·
3 sec
6
Turn slight right onto CH 61
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Mann Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto Old Hwy 431
32 ft
·
0 sec
·
Old Hwy 431
8
Arrive at destination
Old Hwy 431
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
Turn sharp right onto Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 431 / Governors Drive Southeast
Turn left onto US 431 / Governors Drive Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
14.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Old Hwy 431
At end of road, turn left onto Old Hwy 431
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Owens Cross Roads, AL
Afternoon in Owens Cross Roads on Saturday
Local time
1:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
14.6 mi in 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Governors Drive Southeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near Andrew Jackson Way Northeast.
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 21m 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: near the start (Andrew Jackson Way Northeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (US 431 / Governors Drive Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Governors Drive Southeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Andrew Jackson Way Northeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (US 431 / Governors Drive Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Owens Cross Roads, AL before heading back.
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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