Origin
Lake Purdy, AL
Morning in Lake Purdy on Thursday
Local time
11:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Purdy, AL to Texas, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
80.1 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Purdy, AL
Damir K .
Texas, AL
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Purdy, AL to Texas, AL covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Somerset Lane, Hampton Place, Brook Highland Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 80.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m 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 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 80.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Somerset Lane 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 Lake Purdy, AL to Texas, AL is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Lake Purdy, AL to Texas, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset Lane | — | — |
| Hampton Place | — | — |
| Brook Highland Drive | — | — |
| Brook Highland Parkway | — | — |
| US 31 North | — | — |
| Red Mountain Expressway | — | — |
| Carraway Boulevard | — | — |
| Finley Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Somerset Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Purdy, AL and Texas, AL.
1
Start on Ashford Lane
213 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ashford Lane
2
Turn right onto Somerset Lane
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Somerset Lane
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hampton Place
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hampton Place
4
Turn right onto Brook Highland Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Brook Highland Drive
5
Turn right onto Brook Highland Parkway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brook Highland Parkway
6
Turn right
7.5 mi
·
10 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
8
Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Mountain Expressway
9
Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carraway Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Finley Boulevard
11
Turn right onto 19th Street North
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street North
12
Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 65 North
13
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 22 West: Memphis
15
Continue straight
56 mi
·
59 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge
17
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
18
Turn slight right
184 ft
·
8 sec
19
Turn slight right
3.5 mi
·
4 min
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Lake Purdy, AL · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Lake Purdy, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Texas, AL
The final approach into Texas, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.10 one way
$24.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.38 | $28.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.13 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Texas, AL
Morning in Texas on Thursday
Local time
11:53 AM
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
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Lake Purdy, AL to Texas, AL covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Somerset Lane, Hampton Place, Brook Highland Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.1 miles from Lake Purdy, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.10 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 Lake Purdy, AL to Texas, AL is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Lake Purdy, AL to Texas, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Purdy, AL to Texas, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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