Origin
Texas, AL
Afternoon in Texas on Saturday
Local time
3:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texas, AL to Creola, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
240.3 mi
387 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
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6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m
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 Texas, AL to Creola, AL covers 240.3 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bankhead Highway, Main Avenue, 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.2 miles from Texas, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bankhead Highway | — | — |
| Main Avenue | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard | — | — |
| Union | — | — |
| M L King Highway | — | — |
| 1st Avenue | — | — |
| Greensboro Street | — | — |
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 Creola, 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 right
21 mi
·
28 min
4
Continue straight
29 mi
·
39 min
5
Continue on Main Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Avenue
6
Turn left onto 5th Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
5th Street
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
9
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
10
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
1 min
11
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
12
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
13
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
27 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Union
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Union
15
Turn left onto M L King Highway
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
M L King Highway
16
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
6 min
17
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
1st Avenue
18
Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Greensboro Street
19
Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway
24 mi
·
34 min
·
Demopolis Highway
20
Turn left onto East Capitol Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Capitol Street
21
Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cedar Avenue
22
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
23
Turn right
17 mi
·
19 min
24
Turn right
106 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
25
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.2 miles from Texas, AL, or about 2h 29m 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 53 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.2 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Creola, 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 240.3 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Texas, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.2 miles from Texas, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.29 one way
$72.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $39.84 | $79.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $43.13 | $86.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.06 | $106.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.1 | 0 | $25.23 | $11.53 |
| Efficient EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.03 | $9.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.1 | 1 | $33.64 | $15.38 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Creola, AL
Afternoon in Creola on Saturday
Local time
3:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
4h 59m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
240.3 mi in 4h 59m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Bankhead Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
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 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Texas, AL to Creola, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 59m. Total distance: 240.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Texas, AL to Creola, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Creola, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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