The drive from Texas, AL to Daphne, AL covers 268.7 miles and takes about 5h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 43, I 20, Demopolis Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 153.3 miles on US 43.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.58 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
134.4 miles from Texas, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 36m. Total distance: 268.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 36m highway drive covering 268.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 43 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 153.3 miles on US 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 153.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 55.2 miles in near US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 268.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 55.2 miles (US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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55.2 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
Merge onto US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
58.3 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
58.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
84.4 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward Union
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Union
7
264.8 mi into trip|~5h 29m in
Take the exit toward US 90, US 98: Daphne-Fairhope, Spanish Fort
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 90, US 98: Daphne-Fairhope, Spanish F...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Texas, AL to Daphne, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Union along the way.
Union
84.4 mi in|~1h 49m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 43
153.3 mi
3h 2m
I 20
25.6 mi
27m
Demopolis Highway
24 mi
34m
AL 13
20.8 mi
28m
I 65
9.2 mi
10m
Jubilee Parkway
7 mi
7m
I 165
4.6 mi
5m
US 11
4.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 153.3 mi, about 3h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texas, AL and Daphne, AL.
1
Start on AL 118
0.2 mi·20 sec·Bankhead Highway
2
Continue on AL 118
3.7 mi·5 min·Bankhead Highway
3
Turn right onto AL 13
21 mi·28 min·AL 13
4
Continue on US 43
29 mi·39 min·US 43
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
0.2 mi·28 sec
8
Merge onto US 43; AL 69
1.1 mi·1 min·Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.3 mi·24 sec·I 359; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 359; US 11; AL 69
1.7 mi·1 min·I 359; US 11; AL 69
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 20; I 59
26 mi·27 min·I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward UnionUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto CR 208
1.3 mi·3 min·M L King Highway
16
Merge onto US 11; US 43
4.6 mi·6 min·US 11; US 43
17
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·1st Avenue
18
Merge onto US 43; AL 14
0.3 mi·33 sec·Greensboro Street
19
Turn slight right onto US 43
24 mi·34 min·Demopolis Highway
20
Turn left onto US 43
0.1 mi·13 sec·East Capitol Street
21
Turn right onto US 43
1.0 mi·1 min·North Cedar Avenue
22
Turn left onto US 43; US 80
1.0 mi·1 min·US 43; US 80
23
Turn right onto US 43
17 mi·19 min·US 43
24
Turn right onto US 43
107 mi·2 hr 2 min·US 43
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
26
Merge onto I 65
9.2 mi·10 min·I 65
27
Take the exit
0.6 mi·41 sec
Toward I 165: Mobile
28
Continue on I 165
4.6 mi·5 min·I 165
29
Continue on North Water Street
0.8 mi·1 min·North Water Street
30
Turn right onto Government Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Government Street
31
Continue on US 98
0.1 mi·24 sec·Government Street
32
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi·1 min·Bankhead Tunnel
33
Take the ramp
195 ft·4 sec
34
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·50 sec·this road
35
Merge onto I 10
7.0 mi·7 min·Jubilee Parkway
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 90, US 98: Daphne-Fairhope, Spanish FortUse the slight right lane.
37
Keep slight right at fork
331 ft·9 sec
38
Turn straight onto US 98
2.9 mi·4 min·US Highway 98
39
Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
159 ft·14 sec·Santa Rosa Avenue
40
Turn left onto CR 98
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
41
Turn right onto Belrose Avenue
271 ft·12 sec·Belrose Avenue
42
Arrive at destination
Belrose Avenue
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 134.4 miles from Texas, AL, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.3 miles.
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 59 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.4 miles or 2h 57m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Daphne, 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 268.7 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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.
The longest stretch is on US 43 for about 153.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 134.4 mi from Texas, AL
· 2h 57m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.58 one way
$81.16 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$44.55
$89.09
premium
$4.56
$48.23
$96.46
diesel
$5.61
$59.33
$118.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.6
0
$28.21
$12.90
Efficient EV
67.2
0
$23.51
$10.75
EV Truck/SUV
107.5
1
$37.62
$17.20
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Texas, AL
Evening
in Texas on Friday
Local time
7:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Daphne, AL
Evening
in Daphne on Friday
Local time
7:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Thomasville, AL
134 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
3 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
5h 36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Texas, AL to Daphne, AL covers 268.7 miles and takes about 5h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 43, I 20, Demopolis Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.4 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 $40.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 268.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 55.2 miles (US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Texas, AL to Daphne, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Union along the way.
