Origin
Halls Chapel, AL
Morning in Halls Chapel on Saturday
Local time
11:58 AM
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 highway-focused drive. 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.
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.
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 11.9 miles, with most of the trip on AL 144 and US 431. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.5 miles on AL 144.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 144 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
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
Morning in Ohatchee on Saturday
Local time
11:58 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Halls Chapel, AL to Ohatchee, AL covers 11.9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 144, US 431, Mahlep Lane. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Halls Chapel, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Halls Chapel, AL to Ohatchee, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Freedom Riders National Monument.
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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