Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enterprise, AL
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Enterprise to Union Grove is 22.6 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 65 and County Road 24, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Alabama, making it a straightforward local hop. You'll primarily be on interstate before transitioning to local roads. It's a quick drive, ideal if you're looking for a minimal travel time between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| County Road 24 | 5.5 mi | 13m |
| 7th Street South | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| County Road 42 East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Road 51 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise, AL and Union Grove, AL.
Start on County Road 24
Turn left onto US 31; AL 22
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Turn right onto County Road 42 East
Turn sharp left onto CR 51
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 31; AL 22 / 7th Street South
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Jemison, Thorsby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto County Road 42 East
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto CR 51 / County Road 51
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| premium | $4.65 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Enterprise on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Union Grove on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
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.
About 60% of this 22.6-mile route is on I 65, including a longest stretch of 13.5 miles on the interstate. You'll experience interstate cruising for a significant portion before transitioning to County Road 24 and 7th Street South. Expect to merge onto surface roads after exiting the highway.
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 5.5 miles in near US 31; AL 22 / 7th Street South.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m 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 5.5 miles (US 31; AL 22 / 7th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
386 ft
Total Descent
286 ft
Highest Point
770 ft
~22.6 mi in
Elevation Range
279 ft
Founded 1896
Enterprise is a southeastern city located in the River Heritage region of Alabama, and serves as the county seat of Coffee County.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
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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