Origin
Guntersville, AL
Late night in Guntersville on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guntersville, AL to Grant, 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
20m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guntersville, AL
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Grant, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
Guntersville, AL to Grant, AL is 13.8 miles and takes about 20m via Florida Short Route/Cathedral Caverns Highway/Blount Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically Alabama, offering a quick local drive. Given its brief duration and minimal highway involvement, it's perfect for a leisurely day trip or a necessary connection between points. Consider this drive when you need to cover a small distance without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Short Route | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Cathedral Caverns Highway | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Blount Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Paddle Wheel Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gunter Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ringold Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida Short Route
— 7.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guntersville, AL and Grant, AL.
1
Start on US 431; AL 79
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gunter Avenue
2
Turn left onto Ringold Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Ringold Street
3
Turn left onto US 431; AL 79
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Blount Avenue
4
Continue on US 431; AL 79
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Paddle Wheel Drive
5
Continue on US 431; AL 79
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Florida Short Route
6
Continue on US 431
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Florida Short Route
7
Turn right onto Cathedral Caverns Highway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Cathedral Caverns Highway
8
Continue on CR 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on CR 5
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cathedral Caverns Highway
10
Continue on CR 5
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on CR 5
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Cathedral Caverns Highway
12
Arrive at destination
CR 5
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ringold Street
Turn left onto Ringold Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 431; AL 79 / Blount Avenue
Turn left onto US 431; AL 79 / Blount Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Cathedral Caverns Highway
Turn right onto Cathedral Caverns Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
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
Grant, AL
Late night in Grant on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 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
2 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
20m 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 route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway mileage involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles along the Florida Short Route. Expect frequent turns and adjustments as you navigate local roads like Cathedral Caverns Highway and Blount Avenue. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it's a more engaged, slower-paced experience that keeps you connected to the immediate surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Florida Short Route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near Ringold Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Guntersville, AL to Grant, AL is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ringold Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 431; AL 79 / Blount Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Cathedral Caverns Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Guntersville, AL
Full guide →Guntersville is a town in the mountains of Alabama.
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 20m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Florida Short Route. 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 0.1 miles (Ringold Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 431; AL 79 / Blount Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Cathedral Caverns Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grant, 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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