Origin
Gordo, AL
Night in Gordo on Friday
Local time
11:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gordo, AL to Texas, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gordo, AL
Towfiqu barbhuiya
Texas, AL
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
The drive from Gordo, AL to Texas, AL covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 4th Street Northeast, AL 129, Temple Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on 4th Street Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Gordo, AL to Texas, AL covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
4th Street Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 159 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gordo, AL to Texas, AL is easy. At 1h 18m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 159 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AL 159 / 4th Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles (AL 171 / Temple Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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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AL 159 / North Main Street
Turn right onto AL 159 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AL 159 / 4th Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto AL 159 / 4th Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
AL 171 / Temple Avenue South
At end of road, turn left onto AL 171 / Temple Avenue South
Navigation decision point
3
35.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
AL 129
Turn right onto AL 129
Navigation decision point
4
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
AL 118 / Bankhead Highway
Continue onto AL 118 / Bankhead Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Street Northeast | 28.9 mi | 40m |
| AL 129 | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| Temple Avenue North | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| AL 233 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Avenue Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Glen Allen Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue Southeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bankhead Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
4th Street Northeast
— 28.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gordo, AL and Texas, AL.
1
Start on 1st Avenue East
114 ft
·
7 sec
·
1st Avenue East
2
Turn right onto AL 159
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto AL 159
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
4th Avenue Northeast
4
Continue on AL 159
29 mi
·
40 min
·
4th Street Northeast
5
At end of road, turn left onto AL 171
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Temple Avenue South
6
Turn slight right onto AL 171
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue Southeast
7
Continue on US 43; AL 171
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue Northeast
8
Continue on US 43; AL 171
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Temple Avenue North
9
Turn right onto AL 129
14 mi
·
18 min
·
AL 129
10
Turn right onto AL 233
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
AL 233
11
Continue on Old Glen Allen Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Glen Allen Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto AL 118
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Highway
13
Continue on AL 118
209 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bankhead Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
AL 118
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Gordo, AL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Gordo, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.03 one way
$16.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Texas, AL
Night in Texas on Friday
Local time
11:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
2 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
1h 18m 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 Gordo, AL to Texas, AL covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 4th Street Northeast, AL 129, Temple Avenue North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Gordo, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.03 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 Gordo, AL to Texas, AL is easy. At 1h 18m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 159 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AL 159 / 4th Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles (AL 171 / Temple Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gordo, AL to Texas, 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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