Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greensboro, AL
Kelly
Whitsitt, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
This quick 8-mile drive from Greensboro to Whitsitt, Alabama, is a breeze, taking just about 12 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on State Route 25, with a significant 79% of the journey on highway. Given its short duration and minimal distance, this route is perfectly suited as a day trip and doesn't require an overnight stay. You'll find the fuel cost for this short hop to be around $1, making it very budget-friendly. Both Greensboro and Whitsitt are located in the Southeast region of Alabama, so you'll be staying within the same familiar territory for this brief excursion.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Expect a highway-focused drive for the most part, with 79% of your travel occurring on main roads like State Route 25, Demopolis Street, and Tuscaloosa Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles along State Route 25. This means you'll experience a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. The road doesn't present many dramatic changes, offering a predictable and efficient travel experience for its short length.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 25 and Demopolis Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near AL 14; AL 25; AL 69 / State Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m 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: at 0.3 miles (AL 14; AL 25; AL 69 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (AL 25; AL 69 / Demopolis Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (AL 25 / Faunsdale Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto AL 14; AL 25; AL 69 / State Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto AL 25; AL 69 / Demopolis Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto AL 25 / Faunsdale Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto County Road 16
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 25 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Demopolis Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Tuscaloosa Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Faunsdale Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Road 16 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, AL and Whitsitt, AL.
Start on AL 69
Turn right onto AL 14; AL 25; AL 69
Turn left onto AL 25; AL 69
Turn left onto AL 25
Continue on AL 25
Turn left onto County Road 16
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Greensboro on Friday
Local time
6:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Whitsitt on Friday
Local time
6:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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