Fall Road Trips in Alabama
Routes
30
Avg Distance
365 mi
Avg Drive
6h 51m
Destinations
13
Alabama in the fall offers a refreshing escape with 30 routes averaging 365 miles and over 6.5 hours. Expect drives with a score up to 8, traversing gently rolling terrain with maximum elevations around 710 feet. While EV charging isn't a focus, the state boasts ample park access across its autumn drives, making it ideal for cooler weather exploration.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$3.53/gal
Diesel: $4.80/gal
Typical trip cost
$49–$53
One-way, ~365 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~128 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13
Climate through the year: Alabama
Alabama peaks at around 91°F in Jul and cools to 55°F / 35°F in Jan. Wettest month is Mar at ~5.7 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain in | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 35 | 5 | 0.4 |
| Feb | 59 | 38 | 5 | 0.3 |
| Mar | 67 | 45 | 5.7 | 0.5 |
| Apr | 75 | 52 | 5.1 | — |
| May | 82 | 61 | 4.9 | — |
| Jun | 88 | 69 | 4.8 | — |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.4 | — |
| Aug | 91 | 71 | 4.4 | — |
| Sep peak | 86 | 65 | 4 | — |
| Oct peak | 76 | 54 | 3.3 | — |
| Nov peak | 65 | 43 | 4.2 | — |
| Dec | 57 | 38 | 4.9 | 0.2 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for AL — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.
Planning Tips
- Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
- Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
- Alabama routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fall Routes
Editor's pick
Bayou La Batre, AL → Huntsville, AL
This 380-mile route scores an 8, featuring gently rolling terrain and access to parks. It offers a solid highway experience, reaching a maximum elevation of 710 feet.
Editor's pick
Tillmans Corner, AL → Florence, AL
Through: Moulton
With a drive score of 8, this 379-mile trip provides access to parks and gently rolling terrain. The route peaks at 701 feet, offering a consistent highway drive.
Editor's pick
Tillmans Corner, AL → East Florence, AL
Through: Moulton
This nearly 379-mile drive, rated an 8, includes park access and gently rolling terrain. It reaches a high point of 725 feet on its predominantly highway profile.
Grand Bay, AL → Huntsville, AL
Fairhope, AL → Florence, AL
Through: Moulton
Gulf Shores, AL → Huntsville, AL
Pennsylvania, AL → Stevenson, AL
Through: Gadsden → Tuscaloosa → 35: Fort Payne +1 more
Scottsboro, AL → Mobile, AL
Through: Montgomery
Mobile, AL → Florence, AL
Through: Moulton
Sheffield, AL → Mobile, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery
Owens Cross Roads, AL → Mobile, AL
Through: Nashville → Fultondale → Montgomery
Hazel Green, AL → Mobile, AL
Through: Nashville → Fultondale → Montgomery
Spanish Fort, AL → Florence, AL
Through: Moulton
Foley, AL → Huntsville, AL
Mobile, AL → Ardmore, AL
Decatur, AL → Bayou La Batre, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery
Saraland, AL → Florence, AL
Through: Moulton
Decatur, AL → Orange Beach, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery → Bay Minette +1 more
Fairhope, AL → Huntsville, AL
Florence, AL → Grand Bay, AL
Through: Meridian
Satsuma, AL → Florence, AL
Through: Moulton
Harvest, AL → Mobile, AL
Through: Nashville → Fultondale → Montgomery
Fyffe, AL → Mobile, AL
Through: Montgomery
Decatur, AL → Gulf Shores, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery → Bay Minette +1 more
Lincoln, AL → Mobile, AL
Through: Nashville → Fultondale → Montgomery
Madison, AL → Point Clear, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery → Spanish Fort
Mobile, AL → Huntsville, AL
Mobile, AL → Chelsea, AL
Through: Huntsville
Madison, AL → Foley, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery → Bay Minette +1 more
Daphne, AL → Huntsville, AL