Origin
Jacksons' Gap, AL
Morning in Jacksons' Gap on Thursday
Local time
11:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksons' Gap, AL to Alexander City, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexander City, AL
Eva Hamitaj
Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksons' Gap, AL to Alexander City, AL covers 10.7 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cherokee Road, Madison Street, Tallapoosa Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 10.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cherokee Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jacksons' Gap, AL to Alexander City, AL is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksons' Gap, AL to Alexander City, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Road | — | — |
| Madison Street | — | — |
| Tallapoosa Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Court Square | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cherokee Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksons' Gap, AL and Alexander City, AL.
1
Start on Depot Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Depot Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn right
8.6 mi
·
9 min
3
Turn right onto Cherokee Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Cherokee Road
4
Continue on Madison Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Madison Street
5
Turn left onto Tallapoosa Street
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tallapoosa Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
7 ft
·
Main Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn left onto Court Square
292 ft
·
13 sec
·
Court Square
9
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.62 one way
$3.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
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
Alexander City, AL
Morning in Alexander City on Thursday
Local time
11:33 AM
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
2 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
14m 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 Jacksons' Gap, AL to Alexander City, AL covers 10.7 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cherokee Road, Madison Street, Tallapoosa Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Jacksons' Gap, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.62 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.
The drive from Jacksons' Gap, AL to Alexander City, AL is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksons' Gap, AL to Alexander City, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jacksons' Gap, AL to Alexander City, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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