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Trip from Texas, AL to Bynum, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

120.6 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 9m ★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m

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

Downtown Texas, AL, AL

Texas, AL

Mark Direen

Downtown Bynum, AL, AL

Bynum, AL

Haberdoedas Photography

Trip Overview

The drive from Texas, AL to Bynum, AL covers 120.6 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bankhead Highway, I 65 South, I 20 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

60.3 miles from Texas, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 120.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 120.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bankhead Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Texas, AL to Bynum, AL is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% 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 Texas, AL to Bynum, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bankhead Highway
I 65 South
I 20 East
Eastaboga
Eastaboga Road
John N Wills Avenue
Mudd Street
Bynum Boulevard

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Bankhead Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texas, AL and Bynum, AL.

1

Start on Bankhead Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Bankhead Highway
2

Continue on Bankhead Highway

3.7 mi · 5 min · Bankhead Highway
3

Turn left

1.9 mi · 2 min
4

Take the ramp right

0.4 mi · 52 sec
5

Merge slight left

56 mi · 59 min
6

Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

0.5 mi · 38 sec · I 65 South: Birmingham
7

Merge slight left

3.5 mi · 4 min
8

Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
9

Merge slight right

5.1 mi · 6 min
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta

44 mi · 48 min · I 20 East: Atlanta
11

Take the exit slight right toward Eastaboga

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Eastaboga
12

Turn left onto Eastaboga Road

522 ft · 10 sec · Eastaboga Road
13

Continue on John N Wills Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · John N Wills Avenue
14

Continue on Mudd Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Mudd Street
15

Turn right

1.5 mi · 2 min
16

Turn slight left onto Bynum Boulevard

2.1 mi · 3 min · Bynum Boulevard
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.3 miles from Texas, AL, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.3 miles or 1h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bynum, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Texas, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Texas, AL

This is one driving day of about 120.6 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Texas, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.3 mi from Texas, AL · 1h 9m into the drive

city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Birmingham, AL

60 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.

Popular next leg

Birmingham, AL to Bynum, AL

53 mi · 1h 3m

Pacing Suggestions

Jasper, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Birmingham, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.3 miles from Texas, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bynum, AL

The final approach into Bynum, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bynum, AL.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.21 one way

$36.43 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $19.99 $39.99
premium $4.56 $21.65 $43.29
diesel $5.61 $26.63 $53.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.2 0 $12.66 $5.79
Efficient EV 30.2 0 $10.55 $4.82
EV Truck/SUV 48.2 0 $16.88 $7.72

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Texas, AL

Evening in Texas on Thursday

Local time

5:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bynum, AL

Evening in Bynum on Thursday

Local time

5:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Birmingham, AL

60 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

32 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

2h 18m 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 Texas, AL to Bynum, AL covers 120.6 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bankhead Highway, I 65 South, I 20 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.3 miles from Texas, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.21 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 Texas, AL to Bynum, AL is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Texas, AL to Bynum, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Texas, AL to Bynum, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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