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Trip from Florala, AL to Carolina, 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

39m

Distance

27.5 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

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Downtown Florala, AL, AL

Florala, AL

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Downtown Carolina, AL, AL

Carolina, AL

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Trip Overview

Florala, AL to Carolina, AL is 27.5 miles and takes about 39 minutes via US 29 and AL 55, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, taking you from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a local drive with a good number of turns, making it a straightforward, easy day trip. This is the kind of route you can complete with minimal planning, perfect for a quick local excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lockala Avenue 21.7 mi 30m
US 29 2.9 mi 3m
AL 55 1.9 mi 2m
Lockhart Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
5th Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Wall Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Lockala Avenue — 21.7 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florala, AL and Carolina, AL.

1

Start on Wall Street

98 ft · 11 sec · Wall Street
2

Turn sharp left onto US 331; SR 55

0.5 mi · 52 sec · 5th Avenue
3

Continue on AL 55

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Lockhart Boulevard
4

Continue on AL 55

22 mi · 30 min · Lockala Avenue
5

Turn left onto AL 55

1.9 mi · 2 min · AL 55
6

At end of road, turn left onto US 29

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 29
7

Arrive at destination

US 29

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue

Turn sharp left onto US 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
22.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | AL 55

Turn left onto AL 55

Navigation decision point

4
24.6 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 29

At end of road, turn left onto US 29

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.23 one way

$8.45 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $4.68 $9.35
premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.06
diesel $5.35 $5.79 $11.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.89 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Florala, AL

Afternoon in Florala on Wednesday

Local time

4:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

E 0 to 5 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 18 at 10:03PM CDT until May 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Destination

Carolina, AL

Afternoon in Carolina on Wednesday

Local time

4:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 18 at 10:03PM CDT until May 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile 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

39m 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 drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with only 17% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating roads like Lockala Avenue and AL 55, which means frequent adjustments and a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.7 miles on Lockala Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the turns resume. The profile suggests a route that keeps you connected to local roads rather than a fast-paced highway cruise.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on Lockala Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Florala, AL to Carolina, AL is easy. At 39m with 17% 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 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22.7 miles (AL 55): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (US 29): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

332 ft 147 ft

Total Climb

305 ft

Total Descent

242 ft

Highest Point

332 ft

~21.6 mi in

Elevation Range

185 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Florala, AL

Full guide →

Arriving in Carolina, 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 39m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on Lockala Avenue. 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 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22.7 miles (AL 55): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (US 29): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carolina, 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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