Origin
Jacksonville, AL
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Thursday
Local time
4:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, AL to Nances Creek, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.7 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, AL
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Nances Creek, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, AL to Nances Creek, AL covers 11.7 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Whites Gap Road, State Route 9, Whites Gap Road Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on Whites Gap Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Jacksonville, AL to Nances Creek, AL covers 11.7 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Whites Gap Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Whites Gap Road Southeast.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jacksonville, AL to Nances Creek, AL is easy. At 23m with 37% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Whites Gap Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (AL 9 / State Route 9): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (Hobson Circle): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Whites Gap Road Southeast
Turn left onto Whites Gap Road Southeast
Navigation decision point
3
7.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
AL 9 / State Route 9
Turn left onto AL 9 / State Route 9
Navigation decision point
3
11.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Hobson Circle
Turn left onto Hobson Circle
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whites Gap Road | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| State Route 9 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Whites Gap Road Southeast | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Public Square West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hobson Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Whites Gap Road
— 4.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, AL and Nances Creek, AL.
1
Start on AL 21
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Public Square West
2
Turn left onto Whites Gap Road Southeast
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Whites Gap Road Southeast
3
Continue on Whites Gap Road
4.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Whites Gap Road
4
Turn left onto AL 9
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 9
5
Turn left onto Hobson Circle
163 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hobson Circle
6
Arrive at destination
Hobson Circle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
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
Nances Creek, AL
Afternoon in Nances Creek on Thursday
Local time
4:09 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
23m 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 Nances Creek, AL covers 11.7 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Whites Gap Road, State Route 9, Whites Gap Road Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 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 $1.77 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 Jacksonville, AL to Nances Creek, AL is easy. At 23m with 37% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Whites Gap Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (AL 9 / State Route 9): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (Hobson Circle): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jacksonville, AL to Nances Creek, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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