Origin
Halls Chapel, AL
Afternoon in Halls Chapel on Saturday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halls Chapel, AL to Jacksonville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 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 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
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
Jacksonville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Halls Chapel, AL to Jacksonville, AL covers 8.2 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 Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway, Cedar Springs Road, Alexandria Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.8 miles on Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Springs Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Alexandria Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pelham Road South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Greenleaf Street Southwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Alexandria Road Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Russell Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Public Square West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halls Chapel, AL and Jacksonville, AL.
1
Start on Alexandria Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexandria Road
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Russell Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Russell Drive
3
Turn left onto Cedar Springs Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Springs Road
4
Turn right onto CR 25
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
5
Continue on Alexandria Road Southwest
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Alexandria Road Southwest
6
Turn right onto Greenleaf Street Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenleaf Street Southwest
7
Turn left onto AL 21
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pelham Road South
8
Turn left onto AL 21
228 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square West
9
Arrive at destination
AL 21
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Russell Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Russell Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Cedar Springs Road
Turn left onto Cedar Springs Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
Turn right onto CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
Navigation decision point
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Greenleaf Street Southwest
Turn right onto Greenleaf Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
AL 21 / Pelham Road South
Turn left onto AL 21 / Pelham Road South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jacksonville, AL
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
1:18 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
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?
8.2 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.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 1 miles in near Russell Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 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 1 miles (Russell Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles (Cedar Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.2 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 3.8 miles on Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway. 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 1 miles (Russell Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles (Cedar Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway): 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 Jacksonville, 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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