Origin
Florala, AL
Afternoon in Florala on Friday
Local time
12:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florala, AL to Carolina, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florala, AL
Earth Photart
Carolina, AL
Dany Castrejon
Trip Overview
Florala, AL to Carolina, AL is 27.5 miles and takes about 39 minutes via US 29 and AL 55, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, taking you from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a local drive with a good number of turns, making it a straightforward, easy day trip. This is the kind of route you can complete with minimal planning, perfect for a quick local excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with only 17% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating roads like Lockala Avenue and AL 55, which means frequent adjustments and a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.7 miles on Lockala Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the turns resume. The profile suggests a route that keeps you connected to local roads rather than a fast-paced highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lockala Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 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 early in the drive near US 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florala, AL to Carolina, AL is easy. At 39m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22.7 miles (AL 55): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (US 29): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue
Turn sharp left onto US 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
AL 55
Turn left onto AL 55
Navigation decision point
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 29
At end of road, turn left onto US 29
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lockala Avenue | 21.7 mi | 30m |
| US 29 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| AL 55 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lockhart Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Wall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lockala Avenue
— 21.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florala, AL and Carolina, AL.
1
Start on Wall Street
98 ft
·
11 sec
·
Wall Street
2
Turn sharp left onto US 331; SR 55
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
5th Avenue
3
Continue on AL 55
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lockhart Boulevard
4
Continue on AL 55
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Lockala Avenue
5
Turn left onto AL 55
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 55
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 29
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 29
7
Arrive at destination
US 29
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.94 | $9.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Carolina, AL
Afternoon in Carolina on Friday
Local time
12:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
29 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
39m 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 Florala, AL to Carolina, AL covers 27.5 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lockala Avenue, US 29, AL 55. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Florala, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.15 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 Florala, AL to Carolina, AL is easy. At 39m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22.7 miles (AL 55): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (US 29): Navigation decision point.
The route from Florala, AL to Carolina, 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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