Origin
Brilliant, AL
Morning in Brilliant on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brilliant, AL to Hamilton, 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
27m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brilliant, AL
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Hamilton, AL
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Trip Overview
Brilliant to Hamilton is 19.5 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I 22 and State Highway 44, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, moving you from one part of the Southeast region to another. It's a quick connection, primarily on major roads, making it ideal for a straightforward transfer between these two locations without much fuss. Consider this an easy hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| South Military Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 44 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Old Hwy 129 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bexar Avenue West | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 8.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brilliant, AL and Hamilton, AL.
1
Start on Old Hwy 129
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Hwy 129
2
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Old Hwy 129
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hwy 129
4
Continue on Old Hwy 129
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Hwy 129
5
Continue on AL 44
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 44
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Tupelo
7
Merge onto I 22; US 78
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 22; US 78
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 16
Toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin
9
Turn right onto US 43; US 278; AL 171
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Military Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto AL 74
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bexar Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
AL 74
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Tupelo
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Tupelo
3
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 22; US 78
Merge onto I 22; US 78
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 43; US 278; AL 171 / South Military Street
Turn right onto US 43; US 278; AL 171 / South Military Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
AL 74 / Bexar Avenue West
Turn left onto AL 74 / Bexar Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hamilton, AL
Morning in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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?
You'll spend about 69% of this 19.5-mile drive on the highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 22 covering 8.8 miles. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to South Military Street and then State Highway 44. Expect to notice the change from interstate cruising to more local road conditions as you approach Hamilton. This segment is mostly highway driving, so plan for a straightforward experience.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and South Military Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m 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 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brilliant, AL to Hamilton, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Guin along the way.
Guin
14.1 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on I 22. 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: at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamilton, 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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