Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flomaton, AL
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Poarch, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Flomaton, AL to Poarch, AL is 24.4 miles and takes about 47 minutes via US 31, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and covers a small distance in Alabama. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short scenic drive if you're in the area, or as a small segment of a larger road trip. You'll find it straightforward to navigate, with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 14.2 mi | 22m |
| Main Street | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Poarch Road | 3.8 mi | 14m |
| Sidney E Manning Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Houston Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Flomaton, AL and Poarch, AL.
Start on Houston Street
Turn straight onto US 29; AL 113
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
Turn right onto AL 21
Turn left onto Poarch Road
Continue on Poarch Road
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 20.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto AL 21 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Poarch Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| premium | $4.29 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Flomaton on Monday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Late night in Poarch on Monday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 58% of the travel on highways. You'll encounter a stretch of 14.2 miles on US 31, which will likely feel like a more continuous cruise. The remainder of the route will shift to surface streets, including Main Street and Poarch Road, offering a more local feel as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 31.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flomaton, AL to Poarch, AL is easy. At 47m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (AL 21 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (Poarch Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
303 ft
Total Descent
70 ft
Highest Point
303 ft
~24.4 mi in
Elevation Range
233 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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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