Origin
Glenwood, AL
Night in Glenwood on Friday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenwood, AL to Brantley, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenwood, AL
Yasir Gürbüz
Brantley, AL
Samson Bush
Trip Overview
Glenwood, AL to Brantley, AL is 15.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Brantley Highway and Glenwood Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Alabama. It's a straightforward local drive, perfect for when you need to get from one place to another without much fuss. Given its brief duration, it's an easy addition to a larger trip or a quick standalone journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it more of a local exploration than a highway cruise, with 0% highway driving. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, including Brantley Highway and Glenwood Road, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being about 6 miles on Brantley Highway. Expect a drive that requires your attention to navigation and road changes, typical of getting around smaller towns and rural areas. The profile suggests a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brantley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6 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 Curtis Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Glenwood, AL to Brantley, AL is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Curtis Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 29; US 331 / Forest Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.3 miles (US 29 / West Emmett Avenue): 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.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Curtis Street
Turn left onto Curtis Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 29; US 331 / Forest Avenue
Turn sharp left onto US 29; US 331 / Forest Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 29 / West Emmett Avenue
Turn right onto US 29 / West Emmett Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brantley Highway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Glenwood Road | 5.9 mi | 14m |
| Forest Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Curtis Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Townsend Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Emmett Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Brantley Highway
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood, AL and Brantley, AL.
1
Start on Townsend Street
156 ft
·
11 sec
·
Townsend Street
2
Turn left onto Curtis Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Curtis Street
3
Continue on Glenwood Road
5.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Glenwood Road
4
Turn sharp left onto US 29; US 331
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Avenue
5
Continue on US 29; US 331
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Brantley Highway
6
Continue on US 29; US 331
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 29
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Emmett Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
US 29
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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
Brantley, AL
Night in Brantley on Friday
Local time
11:17 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
28 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
29m 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 Glenwood, AL to Brantley, AL covers 15.3 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brantley Highway, Glenwood Road, Forest Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Glenwood, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.31 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 Glenwood, AL to Brantley, AL is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Curtis Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 29; US 331 / Forest Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.3 miles (US 29 / West Emmett Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Glenwood, AL to Brantley, 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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