Trip from Piedmont, AL to Ohatchee, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

30.4 mi

49 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 46m

8 AM

0h 54m

10 AM

0h 49m

12 PM

0h 48m

3 PM

0h 49m

5 PM

0h 54m

8 PM

0h 44m

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

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Piedmont, AL

Fernanda W. Corso

Ohatchee, AL

Muhammad Nabeel

Trip Overview

This short 30.4-mile drive from Piedmont to Ohatchee, Alabama, can be completed in about 46 minutes, making it an ideal day trip within the Southeast region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical choice for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Thomas Bible Memorial Highway and AL 144, with a portion on the Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway. Given its brevity and the fact that it's a turn-heavy local drive, this trip is best enjoyed without the need for an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 30.4-mile journey. Only about 25% of the route involves highway driving, meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads and turns. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles on Thomas Bible Memorial Highway. This type of driving often means you'll experience varying speed limits and a more connected feel to the communities you pass through, rather than a monotonous interstate experience.

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

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Thomas Bible Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 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 0.1 miles in near West Ladiga Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Ladiga Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.9 miles (Cedar Springs Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Ladiga Street

Turn right onto West Ladiga Street

Navigation decision point

11.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

16.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | Cedar Springs Road

At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Springs Road

Navigation decision point

18.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway

Turn right onto CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway

Navigation decision point

23.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | AL 144

Turn left onto AL 144

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Thomas Bible Memorial Highway	10.7 mi	14m
AL 144	6.5 mi	8m
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway	3.3 mi	5m
Cedar Springs Road	2 mi	3m
Cedar Springs Drive	1.8 mi	2m
Leydens Mill Road	1.6 mi	2m
Nisbet Street Northwest	1.6 mi	2m
US 431	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Thomas Bible Memorial Highway — 10.7 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Piedmont, AL and Ohatchee, AL.

Start on Center Avenue North

436 ft · 20 sec · Center Avenue North

Turn right onto West Ladiga Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Ladiga Street

Turn slight right onto Memorial Drive

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Memorial Drive

Turn left onto AL 21

11 mi · 14 min · Thomas Bible Memorial Highway

Take the exit

184 ft · 5 sec

Turn slight right onto AL 204

1.6 mi · 2 min · Nisbet Street Northwest

Turn slight left onto Cedar Springs Drive

1.8 mi · 2 min · Cedar Springs Drive

Turn left onto Leydens Mill Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Leydens Mill Road

At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Springs Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Cedar Springs Road

Turn right onto CR 25

3.3 mi · 5 min · Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway

Turn right onto Gladden Lane East

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Gladden Lane East

Turn right onto US 431

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 431

Turn left onto AL 144

6.5 mi · 8 min · AL 144

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Main Street

Continue on Main Street

309 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.2 mi from Piedmont, AL · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Weaver, AL

15 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

Southside, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jacksonville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Piedmont, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ohatchee, AL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ohatchee, AL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.59 one way

$9.18 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$5.04	$10.08
premium	$4.56	$5.46	$10.91
diesel	$5.61	$6.71	$13.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.1	$3.19	$1.46
Efficient EV	7.6	$2.66	$1.22
EV Truck/SUV	12.2	$4.26	$1.95

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

Piedmont, AL

Afternoon in Piedmont on Thursday

Local time

2:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ohatchee, AL

Afternoon in Ohatchee on Thursday

Local time

2:33 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

46m 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 Piedmont, AL to Ohatchee, AL covers 30.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Thomas Bible Memorial Highway, AL 144, Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Piedmont, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.59 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 46m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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