Origin
Beaverton, AL
Morning in Beaverton on Tuesday
Local time
10:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaverton, AL to Detroit, 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
25m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaverton, AL
Denitsa Kireva
Detroit, AL
Anon
Trip Overview
Beaverton to Detroit is 17.2 miles and takes about 25m via AL 17/US 278/County Road 49, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, perfect for a quick transition between locations or as part of a larger journey. Given the minimal distance and time, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning; it's a drive that can easily be completed within a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 17 | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| US 278 | 7 mi | 10m |
| County Road 49 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 17
— 10.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, AL and Detroit, AL.
1
Start on CR 49
73 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 49
2
Turn left onto US 278; AL 118
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 278; AL 118
3
Turn right onto AL 17
10 mi
·
14 min
·
AL 17
4
Arrive at destination
AL 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 278; AL 118
Turn left onto US 278; AL 118
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
AL 17
Turn right onto AL 17
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Detroit, AL
Morning in Detroit on Tuesday
Local time
10:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
3 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
25m 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 entirely on highways, meaning you'll experience a consistent driving pace for the entire 17.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles on AL 17, giving you a solid period of steady travel. You can expect a highway-focused profile throughout, so the road character remains largely the same from Beaverton to Detroit. It's a drive built for efficiency rather than winding scenic detours.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on AL 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 17 and US 278. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 278; AL 118.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beaverton, AL to Detroit, AL is easy. At 25m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 278; AL 118): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (AL 17): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on AL 17. 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 (US 278; AL 118): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (AL 17): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Detroit, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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