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Trip from Jasper, AL to Texas, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

28.1 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Jasper, AL

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Downtown Texas, AL, AL

Texas, AL

Mark Direen

Trip Overview

The drive from Jasper, AL to Texas, AL covers 28.1 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 22, AL 118, Elliott Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.24 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 34m highway drive covering 28.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and AL 118. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.1 miles on I 22.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and AL 118. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 20th Street West.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (20th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (AL 69 / Elliott Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 20th Street West

Turn left onto 20th Street West

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | AL 69 / Elliott Boulevard

Turn right onto AL 69 / Elliott Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
4.3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 22, US 78

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 22, US 78
6
4.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 22:west, US 78:west: Tupelo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 22:west, US 78:west: Tupelo
6
22.1 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 39 Toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Jasper, AL to Texas, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Eldridge along the way.

Eldridge

22.1 mi in | ~26m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 22 17.1 mi 18m
AL 118 5.2 mi 7m
Elliott Boulevard 2.1 mi 3m
AL 13 2.1 mi 3m
20th Street West 0.4 mi <1m
3rd Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Bankhead Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 22 — 17.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jasper, AL and Texas, AL.

1

Start on 3rd Avenue

41 ft · 6 sec · 3rd Avenue
2

Turn left onto 20th Street West

0.4 mi · 58 sec · 20th Street West
3

Turn right onto AL 69

2.1 mi · 3 min · Elliott Boulevard
4

At end of road, turn left onto AL 118

1.7 mi · 2 min · AL 118
5

Continue on AL 118

264 ft · 4 sec · AL 118
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 22, US 78
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 22:west, US 78:west: Tupelo
8

Merge onto I 22; US 78

17 mi · 18 min · I 22; US 78
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 39 Toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge
10

Turn left onto AL 13

2.1 mi · 3 min · AL 13
11

Turn slight right

183 ft · 7 sec
12

Turn slight right onto AL 118

3.5 mi · 4 min · AL 118
13

Arrive at destination

AL 118

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.24 one way

$8.49 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $4.66 $9.32
premium $4.56 $5.04 $10.09
diesel $5.61 $6.20 $12.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Jasper, AL

Afternoon in Jasper on Thursday

Local time

1:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Texas, AL

Afternoon in Texas on Thursday

Local time

1:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

1 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

34m 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 Jasper, AL to Texas, AL covers 28.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 22, AL 118, Elliott Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from Jasper, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.24 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (20th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (AL 69 / Elliott Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jasper, AL to Texas, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Eldridge along the way.

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