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Trip from Ohatchee, AL to Halls Chapel, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

12 mi

19 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Ohatchee, AL, AL

Ohatchee, AL

Muhammad Nabeel

Downtown Halls Chapel, AL, AL

Halls Chapel, AL

Michael D Beckwith

Trip Overview

This short 12-mile drive from Ohatchee to Halls Chapel, Alabama, will only take about 18 minutes, making it an easy addition to any travel plans. Primarily utilizing AL 144 and US 431, with a brief segment on Mahlep Lane, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 72% of it on such roads. Given its brevity and minimal fuel cost (estimated at $2), it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. This journey stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points in Alabama.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AL 144 6.5 mi 8m
US 431 2.1 mi 2m
Mahlep Lane 1.2 mi 2m
State Farm Road 1 mi 1m
Pine Manor Road 0.4 mi <1m
Alexandria Road 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.3 mi 1m
Alexandria-Wellington Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AL 144 — 6.5 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ohatchee, AL and Halls Chapel, AL.

1

Start on Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto AL 144

6.5 mi · 8 min · AL 144
3

Turn right onto US 431

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 431
4

Turn left onto Pine Manor Road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Pine Manor Road
5

Turn right onto Alexandria-Wellington Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Alexandria-Wellington Road
6

Turn left onto Mahlep Lane

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mahlep Lane
7

Turn right onto State Farm Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Farm Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Alexandria Road
9

Arrive at destination

Alexandria Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | AL 144

At end of road, turn left onto AL 144

Navigation decision point

3
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 431

Turn right onto US 431

Navigation decision point

4
8.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | Pine Manor Road

Turn left onto Pine Manor Road

Navigation decision point

4
10.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | State Farm Road

Turn right onto State Farm Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | Alexandria Road

At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.67 one way

$3.33 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $1.86 $3.73
premium $4.29 $2.03 $4.05
diesel $4.80 $2.27 $4.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.05 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77

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.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Ohatchee, AL

Morning in Ohatchee on Monday

Local time

6:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NW 5 mph 70% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 3:11PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:26PM CDT until July 19 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Destination

Halls Chapel, AL

Morning in Halls Chapel on Monday

Local time

6:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NW 5 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 3:11PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:26PM CDT until July 19 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

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

3 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

18m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 12-mile trip, as 72% of the route involves higher-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.5 miles on AL 144, which should provide a consistent driving pace. The transition between AL 144, US 431, and the final Mahlep Lane is designed for efficiency, suggesting a route that prioritizes direct travel over winding scenic byways. This drive is about getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on AL 144.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 144 and US 431. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near AL 144.

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 18m drive. You will face about 7 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 (AL 144): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 431): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Pine Manor Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

769 ft 503 ft

Total Climb

314 ft

Total Descent

143 ft

Highest Point

769 ft

~11.1 mi in

Elevation Range

266 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Ohatchee, AL

Full guide →

Founded 1956

Top landmarks

  • • Janney Furnace Park — park surrounding a stone furnace in Ohatchee, 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 18m. Total distance: 12 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on AL 144. 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 (AL 144): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 431): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Pine Manor 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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