Origin
Riverside, AL
Morning in Riverside on Saturday
Local time
10:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverside, AL to Gurley, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverside, AL
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Gurley, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
The drive from Riverside, AL to Gurley, AL covers 27.1 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 75, CR 26, Old Compton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on AL 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 27.1 miles, with most of the trip on AL 75 and CR 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.6 miles on AL 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 75 and CR 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near AL 75.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (AL 75): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles (Old Compton Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
AL 75
At end of road, turn right onto AL 75
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
26.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Old Compton Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Compton Road
Navigation decision point
3
27.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Red Valley Road
Turn right onto Red Valley Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 75 | 22.6 mi | 40m |
| CR 26 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Old Compton Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Remlap Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Red Valley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 75
— 22.6 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, AL and Gurley, AL.
1
Start on CR 26
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
CR 26
2
At end of road, turn right onto AL 75
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
AL 75
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on AL 75
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 75
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on AL 75
14 mi
·
25 min
·
AL 75
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right
147 ft
·
6 sec
6
Continue on Remlap Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Remlap Drive
7
At end of road, turn right onto Old Compton Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Compton Road
8
Turn right onto Red Valley Road
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
Red Valley Road
9
Arrive at destination
Red Valley Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Gurley, AL
Morning in Gurley on Saturday
Local time
10:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
27 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
50m 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 Riverside, AL to Gurley, AL covers 27.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 75, CR 26, Old Compton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Riverside, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.09 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 50m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (AL 75): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles (Old Compton Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Riverside, AL to Gurley, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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