Origin
Gurley, AL
Late night in Gurley on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gurley, AL to Oneonta, 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
25m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gurley, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Oneonta, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Gurley to Oneonta is 16.5 miles and takes about 25 minutes via AL 75, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The drive is predominantly on a main highway, making it a quick and straightforward trip. It's ideal if you're looking for an easy connection between these two towns without a significant time commitment. Plan for a swift transit, as this route is designed for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 75 | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Old Compton Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Remlap Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Red Valley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 75
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gurley, AL and Oneonta, AL.
1
Start on Red Valley Road
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
Red Valley Road
2
Turn left onto Old Compton Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Compton Road
3
Turn left onto Remlap Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Remlap Drive
4
Turn slight right
147 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn left onto AL 75
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
AL 75
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on AL 75
10 mi
·
15 min
·
AL 75
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto US 231
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
5th Street North
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
US 231
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Compton Road
Turn left onto Old Compton Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Remlap Drive
Turn left onto Remlap Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
AL 75
Turn left onto AL 75
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 231 / 5th Street North
Turn left onto US 231 / 5th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oneonta, AL
Late night in Oneonta on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 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
25m 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 mostly highway, with 94% of the 16.5 miles on AL 75. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15.5 miles on AL 75 before transitioning to Old Compton Road and Remlap Drive for the final segment. Expect a consistent cruising pace for the majority of the trip, with a brief shift to surface roads as you approach your destination. The high highway percentage suggests minimal slowdowns on the main portion of the drive.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on AL 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 75 and Old Compton Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Compton Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Compton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Remlap Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (AL 75): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Oneonta, AL
Full guide →Oneonta is a small town in the mountains of Alabama, home to the Covered Bridge Festival. For once it seems the North and South have some commonality, as this Oneonta bears the name after the one in New York.
Top landmarks
- • Horton Mill Covered Bridge — bridge in Oneonta, 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 25m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on AL 75. 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 (Old Compton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Remlap Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (AL 75): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oneonta, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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