Drive Time
2h
Distance
80.3 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
The drive from Texas, AL to Flint City, AL covers 80.3 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 33, AL 24, US 278 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on AL 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.28 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Texas, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
This is a 2h highway drive covering 80.3 miles, with most of the trip on AL 33 and AL 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.5 miles on AL 33.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 33 and AL 24. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near AL 13.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (AL 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles (AL 24): Lane positioning matters here; at 72.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto AL 13
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto AL 24
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 67
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 67 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto US 31 / 6th Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 33 | 26.5 mi | 43m |
| AL 24 | 16.8 mi | 20m |
| US 278 | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| AL 13 | 12 mi | 17m |
| Beltline Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Bankhead Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| 6th Avenue Southeast | 2.9 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Texas, AL and Flint City, AL.
Start on AL 118
Continue on AL 118
Turn left onto AL 13
Continue on US 278; AL 13
Continue on US 278; AL 195
Turn left onto AL 33
Turn right onto AL 24
Continue on AL 24
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto AL 67
Turn right onto US 31
Continue on US 31
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 1h 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint City, AL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Texas, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 80.3 miles and 2h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Texas, AL · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Texas, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Flint City, 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 Flint City, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.28 one way
$24.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
| premium | $4.61 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Texas on Saturday
Local time
7:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Flint City on Saturday
Local time
7:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
84°F
Double Springs, AL
40 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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