Origin
Halls Chapel, AL
Afternoon in Halls Chapel on Saturday
Local time
1:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halls Chapel, AL to Ohatchee, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Halls Chapel, AL
Michael D Beckwith
Ohatchee, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
The drive from Halls Chapel, AL to Ohatchee, AL covers 11.9 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 144, US 431, Mahlep Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on AL 144. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 144 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| US 431 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Mahlep Lane | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| State Farm Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pine Manor Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Alexandria Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Alexandria-Wellington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 144
— 6.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halls Chapel, AL and Ohatchee, AL.
1
Start on Alexandria Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Alexandria Road
2
Turn right onto State Farm Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Farm Road
3
Turn left onto Mahlep Lane
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mahlep Lane
4
At end of road, turn right onto Alexandria-Wellington Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Alexandria-Wellington Road
5
Turn left onto Pine Manor Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Pine Manor Road
6
Turn right onto US 431
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 431
7
Turn left onto AL 144
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
AL 144
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on Main Street
309 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 5.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Farm Road
Turn right onto State Farm Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Mahlep Lane
Turn left onto Mahlep Lane
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Alexandria-Wellington Road
At end of road, turn right onto Alexandria-Wellington Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 431
Turn right onto US 431
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
AL 144
Turn left onto AL 144
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Ohatchee, AL
Afternoon in Ohatchee on Saturday
Local time
1:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
What kind of drive is this?
11.9 mi in 18m, mostly highway — 6.5 mi of that is on AL 144.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on AL 144.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 144 and US 431. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near State Farm Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (State Farm Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Mahlep Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Alexandria-Wellington Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on AL 144. 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: at 0.4 miles (State Farm Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Mahlep Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Alexandria-Wellington Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Freedom Riders 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 Ohatchee, 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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