Origin
Union Grove, AL
Night in Union Grove on Friday
Local time
9:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union Grove, AL to Ocampo, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union Grove, AL
Quang Vuong
Ocampo, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
Union Grove to Ocampo is 9.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via US 31, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly on main roads, making it a straightforward trip for anyone needing to get between these two locations. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick jaunt, leaving plenty of time for other activities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 55% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.3 miles on US 31, providing a consistent pace. The route transitions between US 31 and local roads like County Road 42 East and County Road 147, so be ready for some changes in road type. Overall, it's a practical drive that balances efficiency with local access.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 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 early in the drive near County Road 42 East.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Union Grove, AL to Ocampo, AL is easy. At 18m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 42 East): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.4 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (County Road 147): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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County Road 42 East
Turn sharp right onto County Road 42 East
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 31
Turn right onto US 31
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
County Road 147
Turn left onto County Road 147
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| County Road 42 East | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| County Road 147 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 51 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Grove, AL and Ocampo, AL.
1
Start on CR 51
110 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Road 51
2
Turn sharp right onto County Road 42 East
4.3 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 42 East
3
Turn right onto US 31
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 31
4
Turn left onto County Road 147
348 ft
·
15 sec
·
County Road 147
5
Arrive at destination
County Road 147
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Ocampo, AL
Night in Ocampo on Friday
Local time
9:41 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
18m 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 Union Grove, AL to Ocampo, AL covers 9.7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, County Road 42 East, County Road 147. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Union Grove, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.46 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 Union Grove, AL to Ocampo, AL is easy. At 18m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 42 East): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.4 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (County Road 147): Navigation decision point.
The route from Union Grove, AL to Ocampo, 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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