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Trip from Ocampo, AL to Clanton, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

16.5 mi

26 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

Downtown Ocampo, AL, AL

Ocampo, AL

Muhammad Nabeel

city in Alabama, United States of America

Clanton, AL

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Trip Overview

Ocampo to Clanton is 16.5 miles and takes about 24 minutes via US 31, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays entirely within Alabama, offering a straightforward trip between two points in the Southeast region. If you're looking for a quick connection between these areas, this route provides a no-fuss experience. It's designed for efficiency, meaning you'll spend minimal time on the road and more time at your destination. Consider this a simple hop rather than an extended journey.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This drive is almost entirely highway, with 99% of the route utilizing major roads like US 31. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for the entire 16.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch on US 31 measures 16.3 miles, meaning you'll have a consistent driving experience for the bulk of your trip. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal distractions from local traffic or complex intersections. The road characteristics remain largely the same from start to finish.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and 1st Avenue North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 31.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ocampo, AL to Clanton, AL is easy. At 24m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 31

Turn right onto US 31

Navigation decision point

3
16.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | 1st Avenue North

Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 16.3 mi 24m
1st Avenue North <0.1 mi <1m
County Road 147 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 31 — 16.3 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocampo, AL and Clanton, AL.

1

Start on County Road 147

348 ft · 17 sec · County Road 147
2

Turn right onto US 31

16 mi · 24 min · US 31
3

Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

391 ft · 19 sec · 1st Avenue North
4

Arrive at destination

1st Avenue North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.49 one way

$4.98 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $2.74 $5.47
premium $4.56 $2.96 $5.92
diesel $5.61 $3.64 $7.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.73 $0.79
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66
EV Truck/SUV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

Ocampo, AL

Evening in Ocampo on Friday

Local time

7:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clanton, AL

Evening in Clanton on Friday

Local time

7:49 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

24m 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 Ocampo, AL to Clanton, AL covers 16.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 31, 1st Avenue North, County Road 147. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Ocampo, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.49 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 Ocampo, AL to Clanton, AL is easy. At 24m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point.

The route from Ocampo, AL to Clanton, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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