Origin
Texas, AL
Late night in Texas on Saturday
Local time
1:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texas, AL to Sulligent, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texas, AL
Mark Direen
Sulligent, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
Texas, AL to Sulligent, AL is 28.7 miles and takes about 43 minutes via US 278 and Bankhead Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Alabama. It's a straightforward drive that won't eat up much of your day, making it ideal for a quick connection or an add-on to a larger journey. You'll be on a mix of roads, but the majority is highway driving, so expect a relatively efficient transit.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 278, Bankhead Avenue, and Bankhead Highway. The longest continuous stretch without needing to navigate a significant turn or road change is 14 miles on US 278. Expect the road conditions to vary somewhat as you move from more highway-like sections to potentially more local road segments closer to your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 278 is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in near US 278; AL 118.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Texas, AL to Sulligent, AL is easy. At 43m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles (US 278; AL 118): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (AL 17): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 278; AL 118
Turn left onto US 278; AL 118
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
28.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
AL 17
Turn right onto AL 17
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 278 | 14 mi | 20m |
| Bankhead Avenue | 8 mi | 12m |
| Bankhead Highway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| AL 17 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 278
— 14 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texas, AL and Sulligent, AL.
1
Start on AL 118
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Bankhead Highway
2
Continue on AL 118
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bankhead Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on AL 118
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 43; AL 118; AL 171
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Bankhead Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US 278; AL 118
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US 278; AL 118
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto AL 17
366 ft
·
9 sec
·
AL 17
7
Arrive at destination
AL 17
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
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.
Destination
Sulligent, AL
Late night in Sulligent on Saturday
Local time
1:24 AM
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
43m 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 Sulligent, AL covers 28.7 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 278, Bankhead Avenue, Bankhead Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 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 $4.33 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.
The drive from Texas, AL to Sulligent, AL is easy. At 43m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles (US 278; AL 118): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (AL 17): Navigation decision point.
The route from Texas, AL to Sulligent, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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