Origin
Gu-Win, AL
Late night in Gu-Win on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gu-Win, 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
24m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gu-Win, AL
Taryn Elliott
Hamilton, AL
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Trip Overview
Gu-Win, AL to Hamilton, AL is 15.5 miles and takes about 24 minutes via US 43, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll find yourself on mostly highway for this quick trip, making it an easy option if you're looking for a straightforward drive. It's a good choice for a quick errand or a simple transition between locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 43 | 15.5 mi | 24m |
| Cowboy Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bexar Avenue West | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 15.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gu-Win, AL and Hamilton, AL.
1
Start on Cowboy Circle
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cowboy Circle
2
Merge onto US 43; AL 118; AL 171
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 43; AL 118; AL 171
3
Turn right onto US 43; US 278; AL 171
13 mi
·
20 min
·
US 43; US 278; AL 171
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto AL 74
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bexar Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Arrive at destination
AL 74
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 43; AL 118; AL 171
Merge onto US 43; AL 118; AL 171
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 43; US 278; AL 171
Turn right onto US 43; US 278; AL 171
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$2.34 one way
$4.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 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
24m 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?
This drive is entirely on highways, covering 15.5 miles on US 43. You won't encounter any surface roads on this particular segment, as the entire 15.5 miles is considered highway driving. Expect a consistent cruising experience with minimal interruptions, typical for a route with a 100% highway share.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on US 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and Cowboy Circle. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 43; AL 118; AL 171.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gu-Win, AL to Hamilton, AL is easy. At 24m with 100% 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 43; AL 118; AL 171): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.1 miles (US 43; US 278; AL 171): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (AL 74 / Bexar Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
706 ft
408 ft
Total Climb
592 ft
Total Descent
657 ft
Highest Point
706 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
298 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on US 43. 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 43; AL 118; AL 171): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.1 miles (US 43; US 278; AL 171): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (AL 74 / Bexar Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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