Origin
Reform, AL
Night in Reform on Thursday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reform, AL to Texas, AL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texas, AL
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
The drive from Reform, AL to Texas, AL covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 96, AL 129, AL 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on AL 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 52.3 miles, with most of the trip on AL 96 and AL 129. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 miles on AL 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 96 and AL 129. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in near AL 96.
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 52.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 14.7 miles (AL 96): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (AL 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30 miles (10th Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
AL 96
At end of road, turn right onto AL 96
Navigation decision point
4
29.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
AL 96
Keep slight left at fork onto AL 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
30 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
10th Street Northwest
Turn right onto 10th Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
30.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 43; AL 171 / Temple Avenue North
At end of road, turn left onto US 43; AL 171 / Temple Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
AL 118 / Bankhead Highway
Continue onto AL 118 / Bankhead Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 96 | 14.9 mi | 21m |
| AL 129 | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| AL 17 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Temple Avenue North | 4 mi | 6m |
| 1st Street South | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| AL 233 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Old Glen Allen Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bankhead Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 96
— 14.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reform, AL and Texas, AL.
1
Start on 1st Street South
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
1st Street South
2
Continue on AL 17
11 mi
·
15 min
·
AL 17
3
At end of road, turn right onto AL 96
15 mi
·
21 min
·
AL 96
4
Keep slight left at fork onto AL 96
344 ft
·
14 sec
·
AL 96
5
Turn left onto AL 18
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Columbus Street West
6
Turn right onto 10th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street Northwest
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Temple Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Temple Avenue North
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 43; AL 171
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Temple Avenue North
9
Turn right onto AL 129
14 mi
·
18 min
·
AL 129
10
Turn right onto AL 233
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
AL 233
11
Continue on Old Glen Allen Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Glen Allen Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto AL 118
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Highway
13
Continue on AL 118
209 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bankhead Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
AL 118
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Reform, AL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Reform, 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
$7.90 one way
$15.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Texas, AL
Night in Texas on Thursday
Local time
11:51 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
1h 17m 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 Reform, AL to Texas, AL covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 96, AL 129, AL 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 miles from Reform, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.90 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 52.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 14.7 miles (AL 96): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (AL 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30 miles (10th Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Reform, AL to Texas, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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