Trip from Texas, AL to Vandiver, AL

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

95.6 mi

154 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 48m ★

6 AM

1h 57m

8 AM

2h 14m

10 AM

2h 3m

12 PM

2h 1m

3 PM

2h 4m

5 PM

2h 13m

8 PM

1h 52m

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 Vandiver, AL covers 95.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 22, US 280, Bear Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.44 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

47.8 miles from Texas, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 95.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and US 280. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.9 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 16 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 55.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and US 280. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near AL 13.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 95.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (AL 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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.

7

62.1 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 South: Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 65 South: Birmingham

8

67.3 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 126A Toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downt...

8

67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 31 South, US 280 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 31 South, US 280 East

7

70.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | US 280

Take the exit onto US 280 toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

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 Vandiver, AL, road signs point toward Gadsden, Downtown and Zoo Gardens.

Gadsden

66.1 mi in | ~1h 14m

Downtown

67.3 mi in | ~1h 16m

Zoo Gardens

70.5 mi in | ~1h 21m | via US 280

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 22	55.9 mi	59m
US 280	13.7 mi	19m
Bear Creek Road	11.4 mi	15m
Bankhead Highway	3.9 mi	5m
I 65	3.5 mi	4m
Red Mountain Expressway	2.5 mi	3m
AL 13	1.9 mi	2m
I 20	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 22 — 55.9 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

56 mi · 59 min · I 22; US 78

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 65 South: Birmingham Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

7

Merge onto I 65

3.5 mi · 4 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 261B Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

9

Merge onto I 20; I 59

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 20; I 59

10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 126A Toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 31 South, US 280 East Use the slight left lane.

12

Merge onto US 31; US 280

2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

13

Take the exit onto US 280

14 mi · 19 min · US 280

Toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens Use the straight / slight right lanes.

14

Turn left onto CR 43

11 mi · 15 min · Bear Creek Road

15

Turn right onto AL 25

71 ft · 1 sec · Highway 25

16

Arrive at destination

AL 25

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 47.8 miles from Texas, AL, or about 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 miles.

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 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.8 miles or 54m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vandiver, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Texas, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 95.6 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Texas, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 22 for about 55.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.8 mi from Texas, AL · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hoover, AL

48 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

Hoover, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cordova, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.8 miles from Texas, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Vandiver, AL

The final approach into Vandiver, 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 Vandiver, AL.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 65.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.44 one way

$28.88 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$15.85	$31.70
premium	$4.56	$17.16	$34.32
diesel	$5.61	$21.11	$42.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

1st Avenue South - Tesla Supercharger

Birmingham, AL

Tesla

28 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Birmingham, AL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Santos Coffee - Tesla Supercharger

Gardendale, AL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Uptown Entertainment District - Tesla Supercharger

Birmingham, AL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Lane Parke Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Mountain Brook, AL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Flying J Travel Center 602

Birmingham, AL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Target Homewood #T2796

Homewood, AL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Stivers Ford of Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

RED_E

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 5 eVgo Network: 2 Blink Network: 1 RED_E: 1 FCN: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.7	$10.04	$4.59
Efficient EV	23.9	$8.36	$3.82
EV Truck/SUV	38.2	$13.38	$6.12

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

Texas, AL

Night in Texas on Tuesday

Local time

10:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vandiver, AL

Night in Vandiver on Tuesday

Local time

10:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Hoover, AL

48 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

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

1h 56m 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 Vandiver, AL covers 95.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 22, US 280, Bear Creek Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.8 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 $14.44 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 95.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (AL 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Texas, AL and Vandiver, AL, road signs point toward Gadsden, Downtown and Zoo Gardens.

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