Origin
Jacksonville, AL
Morning in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, 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
13m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, AL
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Halls Chapel, AL
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Trip Overview
This brief 8.1-mile journey from Jacksonville, AL to Halls Chapel, AL takes about 13 minutes to complete. It's an easy day trip, perfect for when you're looking for a short drive within the Southeast region. You'll be navigating local roads like the Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway and Cedar Springs Road, with no time spent on major highways. Budget around $1 for fuel for this quick excursion. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience than a straight shot on an interstate. It's ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic detour without the commitment of an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Springs Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Alexandria Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Public Square West | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Greenleaf Street Southwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Alexandria Road Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Russell Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, AL and Halls Chapel, AL.
1
Start on AL 21
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Public Square West
2
Turn right onto Greenleaf Street Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenleaf Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road Southwest
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Alexandria Road Southwest
4
Continue on CR 25
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
5
Turn left onto Cedar Springs Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Springs Road
6
Turn right onto Russell Drive
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Russell Drive
7
Continue on Alexandria Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexandria Road
8
Arrive at destination
Alexandria Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Greenleaf Street Southwest
Turn right onto Greenleaf Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Alexandria Road Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road Southwest
Navigation decision point
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Cedar Springs Road
Turn left onto Cedar Springs Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Russell Drive
Turn right onto Russell Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Halls Chapel, AL
Morning in Halls Chapel on Sunday
Local time
6:58 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on secondary roads for the full 8.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles along the Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns appear. The route is primarily made up of local roads such as Cedar Springs Road and Alexandria Road, indicating a less direct, more winding path through the area. This type of drive requires your attention to navigation but offers a more intimate feel of the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway.
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 0.7 miles in near Greenleaf Street Southwest.
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 13m 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: at 0.7 miles (Greenleaf Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Alexandria Road Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Cedar Springs Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway. 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 0.7 miles (Greenleaf Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Alexandria Road Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Cedar Springs Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Freedom Riders 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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