Origin
Armstead, AL
Late night in Armstead on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Armstead, AL to Gurley, 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
29m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Armstead, AL
Tima Miroshnichenko
Gurley, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
Armstead to Gurley is 13 miles and takes about 29 minutes via AL 75, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, making it a straightforward trip between two points in the Southeast. The route is predominantly on highways, so expect a quick transit. It's a good option if you're looking for a brief drive with minimal fuss, perfect for connecting two nearby locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 75 | 10.9 mi | 21m |
| Old State Road 75 | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Old Compton Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Remlap Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Red Valley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 75
— 10.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Armstead, AL and Gurley, AL.
1
Start on Old State Road 75
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Old State Road 75
2
Turn sharp left onto AL 75
11 mi
·
21 min
·
AL 75
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right
147 ft
·
6 sec
4
Continue on Remlap Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Remlap Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto Old Compton Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Compton Road
6
Turn right onto Red Valley Road
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
Red Valley Road
7
Arrive at destination
Red Valley Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
AL 75
Turn sharp left onto AL 75
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
12 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Old Compton Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Compton Road
Navigation decision point
3
13 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Red Valley Road
Turn right onto Red Valley Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Gurley, AL
Late night in Gurley on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 84% of it on high-speed roads. You'll experience a consistent stretch of 10.9 miles on AL 75, which will likely feel like cruising. The remaining portion will shift to surface roads like Old State Road 75 and Old Compton Road, offering a change of pace from the quicker highway travel. Expect to transition from highway speeds to more local driving conditions as you near your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on AL 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 75 and Old State Road 75. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near AL 75.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m 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: at 1.1 miles (AL 75): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (Old Compton Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on AL 75. 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: at 1.1 miles (AL 75): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (Old Compton Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gurley, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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