Trip from Texas, AL to Jasper, AL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 22, Bankhead Highway, AL 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Texas, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

35m

Distance

29.1 mi

47 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 33m ★

6 AM

0h 36m

8 AM

0h 42m

10 AM

0h 38m

12 PM

0h 37m

3 PM

0h 38m

5 PM

0h 42m

8 PM

0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Texas, AL to Jasper, AL covers 29.1 miles and takes about 35m 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 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 35m highway drive covering 29.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and Bankhead Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.2 miles on I 22.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 35m drive. You will face about 6 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 6.2 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 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

3

6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 22; US 78

Merge onto I 22; US 78

Merge point - match speed before joining

7

26.4 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa

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

Use the left lane. Toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa

6

26.7 mi into trip | ~31m in | AL 69

Turn left onto AL 69

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Texas, AL and Jasper, AL, road signs point toward 69: Jasper and Tuscaloosa.

69: Jasper

26.4 mi in | ~31m

Tuscaloosa

26.4 mi in | ~31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 22	20.2 mi	21m
Bankhead Highway	3.9 mi	5m
AL 69	2 mi	3m
AL 13	1.9 mi	2m
20th Street West	0.4 mi	<1m
3rd Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 22 — 20.2 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texas, AL and Jasper, 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

20 mi · 21 min · I 22; US 78

6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec

Toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa Use the left lane.

7

Turn left onto AL 69

2.0 mi · 3 min · AL 69

Use the straight lane.

8

Continue on 20th Street West

0.4 mi · 54 sec · 20th Street West

9

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

41 ft · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

10

Arrive at destination

3rd Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.39 one way

$8.79 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$4.82	$9.65
premium	$4.56	$5.22	$10.45
diesel	$5.61	$6.42	$12.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.7	$3.06	$1.40
Efficient EV	7.3	$2.55	$1.16
EV Truck/SUV	11.6	$4.07	$1.86

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

1:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jasper, AL

Afternoon in Jasper on Thursday

Local time

1:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

35m 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 Jasper, AL covers 29.1 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.