Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Akron, AL
Samson Bush
Whitsitt, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Akron to Whitsitt is 27.4 miles and takes about 39m via AL 14, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a quick hop, mostly on highways, making it ideal for a quick errand or connecting to another longer route. You won't need much time or fuel for this segment, so it's very flexible for planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 14 | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| State Route 25 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| AL 60 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| 4th Avenue South | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Demopolis Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Faunsdale Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| E Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, AL and Whitsitt, AL.
Start on E Street
Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
Keep slight right at fork onto 4th Avenue South
Turn straight onto AL 60
Continue on AL 14
Turn left onto AL 14
Turn right onto AL 25; AL 69
Turn left onto AL 25
Continue on AL 25
Turn left onto County Road 16
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto 4th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto 4th Avenue South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto AL 14 / State Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto AL 25; AL 69 / Demopolis Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto AL 25 / Faunsdale Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| premium | $4.65 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Akron on Wednesday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
Destination
Afternoon in Whitsitt on Wednesday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is primarily highway driving, with 89% of the 27.4 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 12.8 miles on AL 14 without needing to turn. The remaining portion will transition to surface roads, offering a different driving feel as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 14 and State Route 25. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4th Avenue South.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (4th Avenue South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.6 miles (AL 14 / State Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
215 ft
Total Descent
144 ft
Highest Point
283 ft
~17.6 mi in
Elevation Range
165 ft
Founded 1918
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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