Origin
Ocampo, AL
Morning in Ocampo on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocampo, AL to Clanton, 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
24m
Distance
16.5 mi
26 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocampo, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Clanton, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Ocampo to Clanton is 16.5 miles and takes about 24 minutes via US 31, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays entirely within Alabama, offering a straightforward trip between two points in the Southeast region. If you're looking for a quick connection between these areas, this route provides a no-fuss experience. It's designed for efficiency, meaning you'll spend minimal time on the road and more time at your destination. Consider this a simple hop rather than an extended journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| 1st Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 147 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 16.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocampo, AL and Clanton, AL.
1
Start on County Road 147
348 ft
·
17 sec
·
County Road 147
2
Turn right onto US 31
16 mi
·
24 min
·
US 31
3
Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
391 ft
·
19 sec
·
1st Avenue North
4
Arrive at destination
1st Avenue North
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.4 — 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
|
US 31
Turn right onto US 31
Navigation decision point
3
16.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
1st Avenue North
Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
Navigation decision point
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
Clanton, AL
Morning in Clanton on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
24m 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 almost entirely highway, with 99% of the route utilizing major roads like US 31. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for the entire 16.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch on US 31 measures 16.3 miles, meaning you'll have a consistent driving experience for the bulk of your trip. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal distractions from local traffic or complex intersections. The road characteristics remain largely the same from start to finish.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on US 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and 1st Avenue North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ocampo, AL to Clanton, AL is easy. At 24m with 99% 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 (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Clanton, AL
Full guide →Clanton is a small town in Metropolitan Alabama near Lay Lake and the Confederate Memorial Park, with close ties to peaches.
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 24m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on US 31. 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 (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clanton, 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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