Trip from Jacksonville, AL to Halls Chapel, AL

Q: How long is the trip from Jacksonville, AL to Halls Chapel, AL?

The drive from Jacksonville, AL to Halls Chapel, AL covers 8.1 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway, Cedar Springs Road, Alexandria Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Jacksonville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Jacksonville, AL to Halls Chapel, AL?

The route from Jacksonville, AL to Halls Chapel, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

13m

Distance

8.1 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 14m

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.

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Trip Overview

This brief 8.1-mile journey from Jacksonville, AL to Halls Chapel, AL takes about 13 minutes to complete. It's an easy day trip, perfect for when you're looking for a short drive within the Southeast region. You'll be navigating local roads like the Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway and Cedar Springs Road, with no time spent on major highways. Budget around $1 for fuel for this quick excursion. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience than a straight shot on an interstate. It's ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic detour without the commitment of an overnight stay.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.1 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

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on secondary roads for the full 8.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles along the Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns appear. The route is primarily made up of local roads such as Cedar Springs Road and Alexandria Road, indicating a less direct, more winding path through the area. This type of drive requires your attention to navigation but offers a more intimate feel of the local landscape.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.7 miles in near Greenleaf Street Southwest.

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 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Greenleaf Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Alexandria Road Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Cedar Springs Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Greenleaf Street Southwest

Turn right onto Greenleaf Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4

1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | Alexandria Road Southwest

At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road Southwest

Navigation decision point

3

5.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | Cedar Springs Road

Turn left onto Cedar Springs Road

Navigation decision point

3

6.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | Russell Drive

Turn right onto Russell Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway	3.8 mi	5m
Cedar Springs Road	1.3 mi	2m
Alexandria Road	1 mi	1m
Public Square West	0.7 mi	1m
Greenleaf Street Southwest	0.6 mi	1m
Alexandria Road Southwest	0.4 mi	<1m
Russell Drive	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway — 3.8 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, AL and Halls Chapel, AL.

1

Start on AL 21

0.7 mi · 1 min · Public Square West

2

Turn right onto Greenleaf Street Southwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · Greenleaf Street Southwest

Use the right lane.

3

At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road Southwest

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Alexandria Road Southwest

4

Continue on CR 25

3.8 mi · 5 min · Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway

5

Turn left onto Cedar Springs Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cedar Springs Road

6

Turn right onto Russell Drive

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Russell Drive

7

Continue on Alexandria Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alexandria Road

8

Arrive at destination

Alexandria Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.22 one way

$2.45 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$1.34	$2.69
premium	$4.56	$1.45	$2.91
diesel	$5.61	$1.79	$3.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.4	$0.85	$0.39
Efficient EV	2	$0.71	$0.32
EV Truck/SUV	3.2	$1.13	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jacksonville, AL

Afternoon in Jacksonville on Thursday

Local time

12:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Halls Chapel, AL

Afternoon in Halls Chapel on Thursday

Local time

12:00 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jacksonville, AL to Halls Chapel, AL covers 8.1 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway, Cedar Springs Road, Alexandria Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Jacksonville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.22 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 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Greenleaf Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Alexandria Road Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Cedar Springs Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Jacksonville, AL to Halls Chapel, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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