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Trip from Guntersville, AL to Grant, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 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.

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city in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

Guntersville, AL

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Downtown Grant, AL, AL

Grant, AL

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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 3

3 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

$1.92 one way

$3.83 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $2.14 $4.29
premium $4.29 $2.33 $4.66
diesel $4.80 $2.61 $5.21

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 1, 2026

Origin

Guntersville, AL

Morning in Guntersville on Sunday

Local time

9:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 4:16AM CDT until July 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 4:16AM CDT until July 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Destination

Grant, AL

Morning in Grant on Sunday

Local time

9:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 4:16AM CDT until July 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 4:16AM CDT until July 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville 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

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

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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,244 ft 602 ft

Total Climb

647 ft

Total Descent

57 ft

Highest Point

1,244 ft

~11.8 mi in

Elevation Range

642 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Guntersville, AL

Full guide →

Founded 1848

Guntersville is a town in the mountains of Alabama.

Top landmarks

  • • Guntersville Post Office — post office in Guntersville, United States of America
  • • Company E of the 167th Infantry of the Alabama National Guard Armory — armory in Guntersville, United States of America
  • • Downtown Guntersville Historic District — historic district in Guntersville, Alabama

Arriving in Grant, 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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