Origin
Gurley, AL
Afternoon in Gurley on Saturday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gurley, AL to Riverside, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.1 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gurley, AL
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Riverside, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gurley, AL to Riverside, AL covers 27.1 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 75, CR 26, Old Compton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on AL 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 75 | 22.6 mi | 32m |
| CR 26 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Old Compton Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Remlap Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Red Valley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 75
— 22.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gurley, AL and Riverside, AL.
1
Start on Red Valley Road
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
Red Valley Road
2
Turn left onto Old Compton Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Compton Road
3
Turn left onto Remlap Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Remlap Drive
4
Turn slight right
147 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn left onto AL 75
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
AL 75
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on AL 75
18 mi
·
26 min
·
AL 75
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 26
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
CR 26
8
Arrive at destination
CR 26
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Compton Road
Turn left onto Old Compton Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Remlap Drive
Turn left onto Remlap Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
AL 75
Turn left onto AL 75
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
23.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CR 26
Turn left onto CR 26
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Riverside, AL
Afternoon in Riverside on Saturday
Local time
3:11 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
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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?
27.1 mi in 42m, mostly highway — 22.6 mi of that is on AL 75.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on AL 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 75 and CR 26. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Compton Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gurley, AL to Riverside, AL is easy. At 42m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Compton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Remlap Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (AL 75): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on AL 75. 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 (Old Compton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Remlap Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (AL 75): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riverside, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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