Scenic Drives in Alabama
Routes
60
Avg Distance
350 mi
Avg Drive
6h 33m
Destinations
29
Alabama's scenic drives offer a consistent, gentle terrain, with most routes featuring gently rolling hills and a maximum elevation rarely exceeding 725 feet. The state boasts 60 routes averaging 350 miles and nearly 7 hours. While the drive scores are uniformly high, averaging 8, drivers can expect excellent EV charger coverage on many of these well-traveled highways.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$3.53/gal
Diesel: $4.80/gal
Typical trip cost
$44–$53
One-way, ~350 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~122 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.
| 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 | 86 | 65 | 4 | — |
| Oct | 76 | 54 | 3.3 | — |
| Nov | 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
- Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
- Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
- Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top Scenic Routes
Editor's pick
Bayou La Batre, AL → Huntsville, AL
This 380-mile route reaches a respectable 710 feet in elevation. With a drive score of 8 and access to parks, it's a solid choice for exploring the state's rolling countryside.
Editor's pick
Tillmans Corner, AL → Florence, AL
Through: Moulton
Scoring an 8, this 379-mile drive offers excellent EV coverage with 38 DC fast chargers. It traverses gently rolling terrain, reaching a maximum elevation of 701 feet.
Editor's pick
Tillmans Corner, AL → East Florence, AL
Through: Moulton
Similar to its counterpart, this 379-mile option also features excellent EV infrastructure with 38 DC fast chargers and a drive score of 8, navigating gently rolling hills up to 725 feet.
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
Henagar, AL → Pennsylvania, AL
Through: Montgomery
Prichard, AL → Huntsville, AL
Mobile, AL → Rainbow, AL
Madison, AL → Fairhope, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery → Spanish Fort
Mobile, AL → Athens, AL
Huntsville, AL → Loxley, AL
Through: Nashville → Fultondale → Montgomery +2 more
Florence, AL → Theodore, AL
Through: Meridian
Madison, AL → Mobile, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery
Mobile, AL → Cedar Bluff, AL
Through: Gadsden → Tuscaloosa
Pennsylvania, AL → Fyffe, AL
Through: Gadsden → Tuscaloosa
Satsuma, AL → Huntsville, AL
Crossville, AL → Mobile, AL
Through: Montgomery
Mobile, AL → Centre, AL
Through: Gadsden → Tuscaloosa
Mobile, AL → Decatur, AL
Decatur, AL → Daphne, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery → Spanish Fort
Robertsdale, AL → Decatur, AL
Satsuma, AL → Madison, AL
Madison, AL → Citronelle, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery
Bear Creek, AL → Mobile, AL
Through: Meridian
Mobile, AL → Priceville, AL
Decatur, AL → Loxley, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery → Bay Minette +1 more
Mobile, AL → Arab, AL
Through: 278: Cullman → Double Springs
Bay Minette, AL → Huntsville, AL
Boaz, AL → Mobile, AL
Through: Montgomery
Satsuma, AL → Decatur, AL
Sardis City, AL → Mobile, AL
Through: Montgomery
Foley, AL → Gadsden, AL
Through: Tuscaloosa
Bay Minette, AL → Madison, AL
Flint City, AL → Pennsylvania, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery
Priceville, AL → Pennsylvania, AL
Through: Fultondale → Montgomery