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Scenic Drives in Alabama

Routes

60

Avg Distance

230 mi

Avg Drive

4h 29m

Destinations

24

Alabama's scenic drives offer a gentle introduction to the South, with routes averaging 222 miles and nearly 4.5 hours. While most drives feature rolling or flat terrain, the highest points reach around 877 feet. You'll find excellent EV charging coverage on many routes, with some offering over 30 DC fast chargers. The state's drives maintain a solid drive score, generally between 8 and 10, making for a consistently enjoyable experience.

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

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 60 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Editor's pick

Scottsboro, AL → Mobile, AL

371.9 mi 6h 52m Score: 8/10

Boasting a drive score of 8, this 371.9-mile route traverses gently rolling terrain up to 877 feet. With excellent EV coverage and 15 DC fast chargers, it’s a well-supported option for exploring Alabama.

Editor's pick

Sheffield, AL → Mobile, AL

370.5 mi 6h 55m Score: 10/10

This drive scores a perfect 10, highlighting its appeal. Covering 370.5 miles with mostly flat terrain and a max elevation of 687 feet, it offers a straightforward yet rewarding experience across the state.

Mobile, AL → Ardmore, AL

363.3 mi 6h 38m Score: 8/10

Editor's pick

Decatur, AL → Bayou La Batre, AL

361.6 mi 6h 47m Score: 8/10

This extensive 361.6-mile trip is supported by excellent EV infrastructure, featuring 34 DC fast chargers. The route stays within a max elevation of 856 feet over its mostly flat terrain.

Satsuma, AL → Florence, AL

358.2 mi 6h 41m Score: 8/10

Harvest, AL → Mobile, AL

357.6 mi 6h 41m Score: 8/10

Mobile, AL → Athens, AL

349.4 mi 6h 23m Score: 8/10

Mobile, AL → Centre, AL

337.8 mi 6h 12m Score: 8/10

Mobile, AL → Decatur, AL

336.6 mi 6h 12m Score: 8/10

Bear Creek, AL → Mobile, AL

331.7 mi 7h Score: 8/10

Dothan, AL → Ardmore, AL

300.5 mi 5h 54m Score: 8/10

Hackleburg, AL → Mobile, AL

299 mi 6h 7m Score: 8/10

Samson, AL → Decatur, AL

293.3 mi 5h 39m Score: 8/10

Phenix City, AL → Citronelle, AL

270.3 mi 5h 1m Score: 8/10

Irondale, AL → Mobile, AL

260.8 mi 4h 48m Score: 8/10

Madison, AL → Clio, AL

253 mi 4h 58m Score: 9/10

Collinsville, AL → Dothan, AL

250.3 mi 5h 16m Score: 10/10

Dothan, AL → Collinsville, AL

249.9 mi 5h 16m Score: 8/10

Georgiana, AL → Huntsville, AL

248.3 mi 4h 34m Score: 8/10

Daphne, AL → Vestavia Hills, AL

248.2 mi 4h 41m Score: 8/10

Dothan, AL → Blountsville, AL

240.2 mi 5h 1m Score: 8/10

Saraland, AL → Vestavia Hills, AL

239.5 mi 4h 23m Score: 8/10

Foley, AL → Tuscaloosa, AL

237.3 mi 4h 51m Score: 8/10

Troy, AL → Huntsville, AL

237.1 mi 4h 30m Score: 8/10

Mobile, AL → Opelika, AL

229 mi 4h 11m Score: 8/10

Dothan, AL → Bayou La Batre, AL

223.2 mi 4h 24m Score: 8/10

Semmes, AL → Tuscaloosa, AL

223.1 mi 4h 16m Score: 8/10

Gordo, AL → Mobile, AL

218.3 mi 4h 25m Score: 8/10

Ardmore, AL → Auburn, AL

218.1 mi 4h 20m Score: 8/10

Jemison, AL → Mobile, AL

216.3 mi 4h 2m Score: 8/10

Winfield, AL → Phenix City, AL

216 mi 4h 26m Score: 8/10

Samson, AL → Birmingham, AL

213.3 mi 4h 7m Score: 8/10

Dothan, AL → Morris, AL

210.6 mi 4h 17m Score: 8/10

Montgomery, AL → Florence, AL

206.1 mi 3h 58m Score: 10/10

Montgomery, AL → East Florence, AL

205.9 mi 3h 56m Score: 9/10

Leeds, AL → Dothan, AL

203.3 mi 4h 10m Score: 9/10

Tallassee, AL → Mobile, AL

200.9 mi 3h 45m Score: 8/10

Mobile, AL → Tuscaloosa, AL

200.7 mi 4h 1m Score: 8/10

Montgomery, AL → Ardmore, AL

197.8 mi 3h 39m Score: 8/10

Monroeville, AL → Birmingham, AL

194.4 mi 3h 37m Score: 8/10

Newton, AL → Tuscaloosa, AL

192.3 mi 4h 12m Score: 8/10

Chelsea, AL → Montgomery, AL

190.5 mi 3h 34m Score: 8/10

Valley, AL → Huntsville, AL

187.8 mi 4h 24m Score: 9/10

Andalusia, AL → Birmingham, AL

179.3 mi 3h 22m Score: 8/10

Brent, AL → Dothan, AL

174.2 mi 3h 53m Score: 9/10

Enterprise, AL → Birmingham, AL

173.7 mi 3h 34m Score: 8/10

Childersburg, AL → Dothan, AL

171 mi 3h 35m Score: 9/10

Montgomery, AL → Guin, AL

170.9 mi 3h 11m Score: 8/10

Guin, AL → Montgomery, AL

170.8 mi 3h 12m Score: 8/10

Elba, AL → Birmingham, AL

168.1 mi 3h 32m Score: 8/10

Tuscaloosa, AL → Ardmore, AL

163.7 mi 3h 1m Score: 8/10

Brundidge, AL → Tuscaloosa, AL

161.4 mi 3h 30m Score: 8/10

Elba, AL → Mobile, AL

154.5 mi 3h Score: 9/10

Decatur, AL → Deatsville, AL

154.2 mi 3h 5m Score: 8/10

Troy, AL → Tuscaloosa, AL

149.8 mi 3h 14m Score: 8/10

Samson, AL → Auburn, AL

145.6 mi 3h 13m Score: 9/10

Crossville, AL → Tuscaloosa, AL

145.5 mi 2h 46m Score: 8/10

Decatur, AL → Tuscaloosa, AL

136.7 mi 2h 36m Score: 8/10

Trinity, AL → Decatur, AL

135.3 mi 2h 40m Score: 8/10

Bessemer, AL → Opelika, AL

123.4 mi 2h 38m Score: 8/10

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