Foley, AL Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Foley, AL is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 308 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Foley, AL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
363.8 mi
Huntsville, AL
Quickest Drive
4h 40m
Alabaster, AL
Plan Around Foley, AL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Foley, AL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Foley, AL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Foley, AL
Driving from Foley, AL
The typical drive from Foley, AL covers about 308 miles and takes around 5h 57m. 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 364 miles (6h 53m), while the shortest is just 237 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Foley, AL most often head toward Huntsville, AL (363.8 mi, 6h 53m), Gadsden, AL (321.8 mi, 6h 7m), and Tuscaloosa, AL (237.3 mi, 4h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 308-mile drive from Foley, AL, expect to burn about 12.1 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 3 mapped routes leaving Foley, AL and 3 routes heading into Foley, AL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 237 to 364 miles.
The longest mapped route from Foley, AL covers 364 miles and takes approximately 6h 53m. Shorter options start at just 237 miles.
The average route from Foley, AL runs about 308 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Foley, AL include Huntsville, AL, Gadsden, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Foley, AL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
22,330
Median Income
$67,346
Median Home Value
$260,100
Median Age
53.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Foley, AL
A sampling of people born in Foley, AL.
Julio Jones
1989
American football player (born 1989)
Ken Stabler
1945–2015
American football player (1945-2015)
Everett A. Kelly
1926–2018
American politician
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Foley, AL.
Foley Downtown Historic District
historic district in Foley, Alabama
City data from Wikidata (Q79265), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Foley, AL
Foley is a small resort town on the Gulf Coast of Alabama.
Holmes Medical Museum, 111 W Laurel Ave. Has old-timey medical artifacts on display. +1 251-970-1818 Foley Railroad Museum & Model Train Exhibit, 125 E Laurel Ave. Reveals Foley's ties to the railroad for development with representative choo-choos. +1 251-943-1818
The Park at OWA, 1501 S OWA Blvd. Amusement park with multiple rides like coasters and games. Hours vary with season. +1 251-923-2111
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Foley-North Gulf Shores, 2682 S McKenzie St, ☏ +1 251-943-9100. Why burn a hole in your wallet at one of the high end hotels before you even hit the Park at OWA?
Travel tips adapted from Foley (Alabama) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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