Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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
Susan Moore, AL
Samson Bush
Armstead to Susan Moore is 17 miles and takes about 30m via AL 75, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, traveling through the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on a main highway, making it a quick and easy connection. Consider this route if you need to get between these two points efficiently with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 75 | 15.3 mi | 24m |
| Old State Road 75 | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Susan Moore Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Armstead, AL and Susan Moore, AL.
Start on Old State Road 75
Turn right onto AL 75
Turn left onto Susan Moore Road
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 16.4 — 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 left onto Susan Moore Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| premium | $4.65 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
9:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Susan Moore on Wednesday
Local time
9:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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 drive is predominantly highway, with 90% of the 17 miles on paved roads like AL 75 and Old State Road 75. You'll experience about 15.3 miles on AL 75 as the longest continuous stretch before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a cruising feel with few interruptions for most of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 75 and Old State Road 75. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near AL 75.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Armstead, AL to Susan Moore, AL is easy. At 30m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (AL 75): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (Susan Moore Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
327 ft
Total Descent
226 ft
Highest Point
841 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
173 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). 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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