Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millbrook, AL
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Claud, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Millbrook to Claud is 22.9 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Coosa River Parkway and AL 14, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll find this drive is mostly straightforward, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B quickly without a significant time commitment. It’s a practical route for local travel or as a brief segment of a larger road trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coosa River Parkway | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| AL 14 | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Tallassee Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Millbrook, AL and Claud, AL.
Start on AL 143
Turn right onto AL 14; AL 143
Turn left onto AL 14
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto AL 14; AL 143
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto AL 14 / Coosa River Parkway
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.15 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Millbrook on Monday
Local time
12:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Clear
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 9:17PM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Afternoon in Claud on Monday
Local time
12:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 9:17PM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
With 88% of this 22.9-mile drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on faster roads like Coosa River Parkway and AL 14. The longest stretch without a turn is 10.4 miles on Coosa River Parkway, offering a good period of consistent cruising. You'll transition to surface roads, like Main Street, for the final portion of the trip. Expect a smooth drive with minimal traffic interruptions for most of the way.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Coosa River Parkway and AL 14. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near AL 14; AL 143.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Millbrook, AL to Claud, AL is easy. At 34m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (AL 14; AL 143): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (AL 14 / Coosa River Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
365 ft
Total Descent
242 ft
Highest Point
390 ft
~19.6 mi in
Elevation Range
213 ft
Founded 1979
Millbrook is a small town in the River Heritage region of Alabama, near Montgomery.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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