Origin
Albertville, AL
Late night in Albertville on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albertville, AL to Grant, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albertville, AL
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Grant, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
This short 24.2-mile drive from Albertville, AL to Grant, AL is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 38 minutes to complete. The route sticks to local roads like Florida Short Route, Cathedral Caverns Highway, and Blount Avenue, with no interstate driving involved. Given the minimal distance and duration, you won't need to worry about splitting this journey. Expect a modest fuel cost of around $4 for this short hop within the Southeast region. The overall feel is that of a straightforward local connection, perfect for a quick transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Short Route | 15.4 mi | 22m |
| Cathedral Caverns Highway | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Blount Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Broad Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Gunter Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Paddle Wheel Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| May Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida Short Route
— 15.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albertville, AL and Grant, AL.
1
Start on AL 205
15 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto AL 75
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Broad Street
3
Turn left onto US 431
8.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Florida Short Route
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 431; AL 79
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Gunter Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto US 431; AL 79
319 ft
·
6 sec
·
May Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight left onto US 431; AL 79
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Blount Avenue
7
Continue on US 431; AL 79
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Paddle Wheel Drive
8
Continue on US 431; AL 79
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Florida Short Route
9
Continue on US 431
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Florida Short Route
10
Turn right onto Cathedral Caverns Highway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Cathedral Caverns Highway
11
Continue on CR 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on CR 5
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cathedral Caverns Highway
13
Continue on CR 5
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
14
Continue on CR 5
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Cathedral Caverns Highway
15
Arrive at destination
CR 5
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 75 / South Broad Street
Turn right onto AL 75 / South Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 431 / Florida Short Route
Turn left onto US 431 / Florida Short Route
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 431; AL 79 / May Street
Turn right onto US 431; AL 79 / May Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
18.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Cathedral Caverns Highway
Turn right onto Cathedral Caverns Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Grant, AL
Late night in Grant on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on open highways. With 0% highway share, expect to be on local roads for the entire 24.2 miles. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in road name is 15.4 miles along Florida Short Route. You'll experience a consistent local road feel throughout, with frequent adjustments needed to follow the route's path.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on Florida Short Route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 75 / South Broad Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 75 / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 431 / Florida Short Route): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (US 431; AL 79 / May Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,270 ft
602 ft
Total Climb
756 ft
Total Descent
593 ft
Highest Point
1,270 ft
~22.5 mi in
Elevation Range
668 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on Florida Short Route. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 75 / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 431 / Florida Short Route): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (US 431; AL 79 / May Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grant, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
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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