Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
30.1 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boaz, AL
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Grant, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Boaz, AL to Grant, AL is 30.1 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Florida Short Route, Cathedral Caverns Highway, and Blount Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically in Alabama. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on surface roads, making it a simple option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two towns. Given the short distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion with plenty of flexibility.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Short Route | 19.6 mi | 28m |
| Cathedral Caverns Highway | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Blount Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Broad Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Henderson Avenue Central | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Gunter Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Henderson Avenue West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Boaz, AL and Grant, AL.
Start on College Avenue
Turn left onto AL 205
Turn right onto Henderson Avenue West
Continue on Henderson Avenue Central
Turn left onto US 431
Continue on US 431; AL 79
Turn right onto US 431; AL 79
Turn slight left onto US 431; AL 79
Continue on US 431; AL 79
Continue on US 431; AL 79
Continue on US 431
Turn right onto Cathedral Caverns Highway
Continue on CR 5
Continue on CR 5
Continue on CR 5
Continue on CR 5
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Boaz, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto AL 205 / North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Henderson Avenue West
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 431 / Florida Short Route
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 431; AL 79 / May Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Cathedral Caverns Highway
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| premium | $4.65 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Boaz on Wednesday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Grant on Wednesday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 19.6 miles, occurring on Florida Short Route. As you transition from Florida Short Route, you'll likely notice a change from more open road cruising to navigating local streets and intersections as you approach and pass through towns. Expect to be managing traffic signals and local road conditions for the majority of the 48-minute trip.
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 around 0.1 miles in near AL 205 / North Broad Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m 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 0.1 miles (AL 205 / North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Henderson Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 431 / Florida Short Route): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
737 ft
Total Descent
580 ft
Highest Point
1,239 ft
~28 mi in
Elevation Range
636 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Albertville, AL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Guntersville, AL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Albertville, AL
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Albertville, AL
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Albertville, AL
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Albertville, AL
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-We 09:30-23:00; Th-Sa 09:30-24:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Albertville, AL
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Albertville, AL
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Sa 04:00-20:00; Su 05:00-20:00
Visit websiteViewpoint
Near the end, right off the route
Attraction
Early in the drive, short detour
Albertville, AL
Hours: Mo-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websitePark
Early in the drive, short detour
Albertville, AL
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Museum
Early in the drive, right off the route
Albertville, AL
Museum
Early in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Guntersville, AL
Visit websiteHotel
Early in the drive, right off the route
Albertville, AL
Visit websiteHotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hotel
Early in the drive, right off the route
Motel
Near the start, right off the route
Boaz, AL
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1897
Guntersville is a town in the mountains of Alabama.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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.
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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