Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Armstead, AL
Tima Miroshnichenko
Highland Lake, AL
arnaud audoin
Armstead to Highland Lake is 14.1 miles and takes about 31 minutes via AL 75, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger journey. It offers a straightforward path without significant complexity, making it an easy option for planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 75 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| CR 29 | 4 mi | 9m |
| 6th Street South | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Lakeshore Drive | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Old State Road 75 | 1.1 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Armstead, AL and Highland Lake, AL.
Start on Old State Road 75
Turn right onto AL 75
Turn right onto US 231
Turn right onto CR 29
Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto AL 75
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 231 / 6th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 29
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.65 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Armstead on Wednesday
Local time
10:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Highland Lake on Wednesday
Local time
10:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
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.
You'll spend about 61% of this 14.1-mile drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on AL 75 covering 4.6 miles. The route transitions from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of driving environments, with some sections featuring more frequent exits and others offering a more open feel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 75 and CR 29. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near AL 75.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (US 231 / 6th Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (CR 29): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
569 ft
Total Descent
322 ft
Highest Point
1,140 ft
~11 mi in
Elevation Range
472 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). 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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