Daphne, AL Road Trips
Daphne, AL serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 214-mile quick runs to 353-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Daphne, AL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
353.2 mi
Huntsville, AL
Quickest Drive
4h 20m
Tuscaloosa, AL
Plan Around Daphne, AL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Daphne, AL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Daphne, AL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Daphne, AL
Driving from Daphne, AL
On average, trips departing from Daphne, AL run 269 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 6m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 353 miles (6h 35m), while the shortest is just 214 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Daphne, AL are Huntsville, AL (353.2 mi, 6h 35m), Gadsden, AL (311.2 mi, 5h 50m), Birmingham, AL (254.3 mi, 4h 47m), Vestavia Hills, AL (248.2 mi, 4h 41m), and Alabaster, AL (232.8 mi, 4h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 269-mile drive from Daphne, AL, expect to burn about 10.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Daphne, AL and 2 routes heading into Daphne, AL, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 214 to 353 miles.
The longest mapped route from Daphne, AL covers 353 miles and takes approximately 6h 35m. Shorter options start at just 214 miles.
The average route from Daphne, AL runs about 269 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Daphne, AL include Huntsville, AL, Gadsden, AL, Birmingham, AL and Vestavia Hills, AL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Daphne, AL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
28,673
Median Income
$86,479
Median Home Value
$309,700
Median Age
39.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Daphne, AL at a Glance
Founded
1763
Elevation
157 ft
Area
17,499,902 mi²
Notable People from Daphne, AL
A sampling of people born in Daphne, AL.
Pat White
1986
American football player and coach (born 1986)
Joseph Lawson Howze
1923–2019
American Catholic bishop (1923-2019)
Abu Mansoor Al-Amriki
1984–2013
American fugitive wanted on terrorism charges (1984-2013)
Ryan Anderson
1994
American football linebacker
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Daphne, AL.
The Texas
historic house in Daphne, Alabama
City data from Wikidata (Q79461), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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