Origin
Halls Chapel, AL
Afternoon in Halls Chapel on Saturday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halls Chapel, AL to Anniston, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
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
Anniston, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Halls Chapel, AL to Anniston, AL covers 7 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saks Road, Noble Street, Old Gadsden Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on Saks Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saks Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Noble Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Old Gadsden Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gurnee Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Alexandria Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 14th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saks Road
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halls Chapel, AL and Anniston, AL.
1
Start on Alexandria Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Alexandria Road
2
Turn right onto Saks Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Saks Road
3
Turn left onto Old Gadsden Highway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Gadsden Highway
4
Continue on Noble Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Noble Street
5
Turn right onto West 14th Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
West 14th Street
6
Turn left onto Gurnee Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gurnee Avenue
7
Turn right
230 ft
·
18 sec
8
Turn left
94 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn left
265 ft
·
19 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Saks Road
Turn right onto Saks Road
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Old Gadsden Highway
Turn left onto Old Gadsden Highway
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Gurnee Avenue
Turn left onto Gurnee Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Anniston, AL
Afternoon in Anniston on Saturday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
4 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
13m 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?
7 mi in 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Saks Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Saks 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 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saks Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (Old Gadsden Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (Gurnee Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Saks Road. 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 0.1 miles (Saks Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (Old Gadsden Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (Gurnee Avenue): 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 Anniston, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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