Origin
Texas, AL
Afternoon in Texas on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texas, AL to Graysville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texas, AL
Mark Direen
Graysville, AL
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Texas, AL to Graysville, AL covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 22, Bankhead Highway, AL 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.8 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 44.8 mi | 47m |
| Bankhead Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| AL 13 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bankhead Highway Southwest | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 78 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 44.8 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texas, AL and Graysville, 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
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 22; US 78
6
Take the exit onto US 78
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 78
Exit 85
Toward 78: Adamsville, Birmingham
7
Continue on US 78; AL 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Highway Southwest
8
Turn left
264 ft
·
10 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
212 ft
·
7 sec
10
Turn straight onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
11
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 52.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
AL 13
Turn left onto AL 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
51 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 78
Take the exit onto US 78 toward 78: Adamsville, Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 85
Toward 78: Adamsville, Birmingham
5
52.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
52.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.05 one way
$16.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Graysville, AL
Afternoon in Graysville on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Jasper, AL
27 mi in
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
16 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
1h 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
53.3 mi in 1h 1m, mostly highway — 44.8 mi of that is on I 22.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.8 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and Bankhead Highway. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m 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 51 miles (US 78): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.8 miles on I 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (AL 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles (US 78): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Graysville, AL before heading back.
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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