Origin
Sulligent, AL
Afternoon in Sulligent on Friday
Local time
4:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sulligent, AL to Detroit, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sulligent, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Detroit, AL
Anon
Trip Overview
Sulligent, AL to Detroit, AL is 10.1 miles and takes about 14 minutes via AL 17, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop connects two points within the Southeast region, staying entirely within Alabama. Given its minimal distance and duration, this drive is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger journey. You'll find it's a straightforward connection on a state highway, so no need to overthink the planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is entirely highway-focused, meaning you'll be on AL 17 for the full 10.1 miles. It's a direct, uninterrupted drive with your longest stretch being this entire journey on AL 17. Expect a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type. This is a straightforward drive where the road itself doesn't present many dramatic shifts.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 2 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 17. 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 Sulligent, AL to Detroit, AL is easy. At 14m with 100% 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 Sulligent, AL to Detroit, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 17 | 10.1 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
AL 17
— 10.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulligent, AL and Detroit, AL.
1
Start on AL 17
10 mi
·
14 min
·
AL 17
2
Arrive at destination
AL 17
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.37 one way
$2.74 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| premium | $4.15 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Detroit, AL
Afternoon in Detroit on Friday
Local time
4:39 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
14m 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 Sulligent, AL to Detroit, AL covers 10.1 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 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 5.1 miles from Sulligent, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.37 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 Sulligent, AL to Detroit, AL is easy. At 14m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sulligent, AL to Detroit, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sulligent, AL to Detroit, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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