Origin
Hobson City, AL
Morning in Hobson City on Sunday
Local time
7:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hobson City, AL to Halls Chapel, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hobson City, AL
Alari Tammsalu
Halls Chapel, AL
Michael D Beckwith
Trip Overview
This short 10.3-mile drive from Hobson City to Halls Chapel, Alabama, is easily manageable in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. With no highway driving involved, expect a local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, reflecting the short distance. Since it's a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering great flexibility for your schedule. This route stays within the Southeast region, keeping the scenery consistent.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Noble Street | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Saks Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Front Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Gadsden Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Council Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Thomason Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Noble Street
— 4.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobson City, AL and Halls Chapel, AL.
1
Start on Council Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Council Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Lincoln Street
466 ft
·
26 sec
·
Lincoln Street
3
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
4
Continue on Thomason Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Thomason Street
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Front Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Front Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto Chestnut Street
439 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
8
Continue on South Noble Street
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Noble Street
9
Continue on Old Gadsden Highway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Gadsden Highway
10
Turn right onto Saks Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Saks Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Alexandria Road
12
Arrive at destination
Alexandria Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lincoln Street
At end of road, turn right onto Lincoln Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Martin Luther King Drive
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Chestnut Street
At end of road, turn right onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Alexandria Road
At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Halls Chapel, AL
Morning in Halls Chapel on Sunday
Local time
7:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
32 degrees warmer 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,' meaning you'll be navigating through town streets and local roads rather than open highways. With a 0% highway share, anticipate a more deliberate pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.4 miles on South Noble Street, so you'll be making frequent adjustments. Expect to utilize South Noble Street, Saks Road, and Front Street as you make your way to Halls Chapel.
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: 4.4 mi on South Noble Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Lincoln Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Lincoln Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (Martin Luther King Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.3 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 4.4 miles on South Noble Street. 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 0.3 miles (Lincoln Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (Martin Luther King Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Halls Chapel, 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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