Origin
Danville, AL
Morning in Danville on Sunday
Local time
11:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, AL to Eva, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, AL
Robert So
Eva, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Alabama, the 24.7-mile trek from Danville to Eva is a straightforward choice. Clocking in at approximately 40 minutes, this journey is perfectly suited as a single-day outing. You will navigate a mix of roads, including AL 36, County Road 55, and I-65, to complete the connection between these two Southeast communities. Budgeting around $4 for fuel makes this a very budget-friendly trip for locals or visitors. Since the entire route is contained within the state, you won't deal with major regional shifts, keeping the travel experience consistent from start to finish. It is an ideal option when you need a simple, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 36 | 9 mi | 15m |
| County Road 55 | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| I 65 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| South 2nd Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Thompson Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Pike Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 36
— 9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, AL and Eva, AL.
1
Start on AL 36
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
AL 36
2
Turn right onto US 31
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South 2nd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Thompson Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Thompson Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
5
Merge onto I 65
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 322
Toward Falkville, Eva
7
Turn left onto East Pike Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Pike Road
8
Continue on County Road 55
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 55
9
Arrive at destination
County Road 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 31 / South 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto US 31 / South 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Thompson Road
Turn left onto Thompson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Navigation decision point
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Falkville, Eva
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 322
Toward Falkville, Eva
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
East Pike Road
Turn left onto East Pike Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Eva, AL
Morning in Eva on Sunday
Local time
11:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions between different road types as you make your way toward Eva. With about 46% of the trip spent on highways, you get a balance of interstate cruising and slower-paced local travel. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 9-mile stretch on AL 36, which provides a steady rhythm before the route shifts gears. Because this is a relatively short trip, the road character changes fairly quickly rather than feeling like a monotonous haul. You will find yourself moving through varied transit environments that require you to stay alert as you transition from local roads onto the interstate and back again.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on AL 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near US 31 / South 2nd Avenue.
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 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (US 31 / South 2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (Thompson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Danville, AL to Eva, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Falkville along the way.
Falkville
15.4 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on AL 36. 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 9 miles (US 31 / South 2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (Thompson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eva, 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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