Skip to main content

Trip from Texas, AL to Good Hope, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

62.7 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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 Good Hope, AL, AL

Good Hope, AL

DS stories

Trip Overview

The drive from Texas, AL to Good Hope, AL covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on AL 69, I 22, Bankhead Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on AL 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 62.7 miles, with most of the trip on AL 69 and I 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.2 miles on AL 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 69 and I 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near AL 13.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 8 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 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
3.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | AL 13

Turn left onto AL 13

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
5.8 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
23 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward AL 118:east: Jasper

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward AL 118:east: Jasper
6
30.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | AL 69

Turn left onto AL 69

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
62.3 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | AL 69

Take the exit onto AL 69 toward AL 69 North: Good Hope, Cullman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 304 Toward AL 69 North: Good Hope, Cullman

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AL 69 33.2 mi 48m
I 22 16.8 mi 17m
Bankhead Highway 3.9 mi 5m
Heroes Highway 3.6 mi 3m
AL 13 1.9 mi 2m
AL 118 1.7 mi 2m
County Road 437

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: AL 69 — 33.2 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texas, AL and Good Hope, 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 left onto AL 13

1.9 mi · 2 min · AL 13
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
5

Merge onto I 22; US 78

17 mi · 17 min · I 22; US 78
6

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 1 min
Toward AL 118:east: Jasper Use the right lane.
7

Continue on AL 118

1.7 mi · 2 min · AL 118
8

Continue on AL 69

4.6 mi · 7 min · AL 69
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto AL 69

28 mi · 39 min · AL 69
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp onto AL 69

0.2 mi · 25 sec · AL 69
11

Merge onto I 65; AL 69

3.6 mi · 3 min · Heroes Highway
12

Take the exit onto AL 69

0.4 mi · 38 sec · AL 69
Exit 304 Toward AL 69 North: Good Hope, Cullman
13

Arrive at destination

AL 69

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.3 mi from Texas, AL · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sipsey, AL

31 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

Prospect, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hillsdale, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Texas, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Good Hope, AL

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.47 one way

$18.94 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $10.39 $20.79
premium $4.56 $11.25 $22.51
diesel $5.61 $13.84 $27.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.58 $3.01
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51
EV Truck/SUV 25.1 0 $8.78 $4.01

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Texas, AL

Afternoon in Texas on Thursday

Local time

3:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Good Hope, AL

Afternoon in Good Hope on Thursday

Local time

3:34 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 23m 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 Good Hope, AL covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 69, I 22, Bankhead 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 31.3 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 $9.47 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (AL 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Texas, AL to Good Hope, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Texas, AL or browse trips ending in Good Hope, AL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AL road trips.

Explore maps for Texas, AL or Good Hope, AL on MapSof.net.