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Trip from Brantley, AL to Glenwood, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

15.3 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Brantley, AL, AL

Brantley, AL

Samson Bush

Downtown Glenwood, AL, AL

Glenwood, AL

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Trip Overview

Brantley to Glenwood is 15.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Brantley Highway and Glenwood Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically in Alabama. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a quick hop rather than a destination in itself. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a straightforward transfer between two nearby points without needing extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Brantley Highway 6 mi 8m
Glenwood Road 5.9 mi 14m
Forest Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
North Main Street 1.2 mi 1m
Curtis Street 0.5 mi 1m
Townsend Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Emmett Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Brantley Highway — 6 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brantley, AL and Glenwood, AL.

1

Start on US 29

9 ft · 5 sec · West Emmett Avenue
2

Turn left onto US 29; US 331

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
3

Continue on US 29; US 331

6.0 mi · 8 min · Brantley Highway
4

Continue on US 29; US 331

1.7 mi · 2 min · Forest Avenue
5

Turn sharp right onto Glenwood Road

5.9 mi · 14 min · Glenwood Road
6

Turn slight right onto Curtis Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Curtis Street
7

Turn right onto Townsend Street

156 ft · 6 sec · Townsend Street
8

Arrive at destination

Townsend Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 29; US 331 / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 29; US 331 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
8.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | Glenwood Road

Turn sharp right onto Glenwood Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

3
15.3 mi into trip | ~28m in | Townsend Street

Turn right onto Townsend Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.35 one way

$4.70 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $2.60 $5.20
premium $4.65 $2.80 $5.60
diesel $5.35 $3.22 $6.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.61 $0.73
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.34 $0.61
EV Truck/SUV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98

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.

Forecast as of May 25, 2026

Origin

Brantley, AL

Evening in Brantley on Wednesday

Local time

6:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 mph 97% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 25 at 12:07PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 25 at 12:07PM CDT until May 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Destination

Glenwood, AL

Evening in Glenwood on Wednesday

Local time

6:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 to 10 mph 97% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 25 at 12:07PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 25 at 12:07PM CDT until May 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

28m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of roads rather than cruising on a single highway. With a 0% highway share, you're sticking to community roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles on Brantley Highway before transitioning to other local routes like Glenwood Road. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as you make your way through the area, which characterizes the intimate, neighborhood feel of this short journey.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Brantley Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 29; US 331 / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Brantley, AL to Glenwood, AL is easy. At 28m with 0% 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 29; US 331 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Glenwood Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.3 miles (Townsend Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

416 ft 284 ft

Total Climb

268 ft

Total Descent

278 ft

Highest Point

416 ft

~10.9 mi in

Elevation Range

131 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Brantley, AL

Full guide →

Arriving in Glenwood, AL

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Brantley Highway. 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 29; US 331 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Glenwood Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15.3 miles (Townsend Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glenwood, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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