Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owassa, AL
Quintin Gellar
Castleberry, AL
Max W
Owassa, AL to Castleberry, AL is 18.4 miles and takes about 25 minutes via US 31, I-65, and Conecuh County 29, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Alabama. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a quick transit rather than a destination drive. It's a straightforward connection that's ideal for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| I 65 | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Conecuh County 29 | 1 mi | 2m |
| US 84 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Owassa Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Conecuh County 58 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cleverland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Owassa, AL and Castleberry, AL.
Start on Owassa Road
Turn left onto Conecuh County 29
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Turn left
Turn left onto US 84
Turn right onto Conecuh County 58
Turn straight onto US 31
Turn right onto Cleverland Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Conecuh County 29
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 84
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| premium | $4.29 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Owassa on Monday
Local time
9:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 10:34PM CDT until July 12 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Destination
Night in Castleberry on Monday
Local time
9:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 10:34PM CDT until July 12 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This route is 91% highway, so expect a fast-paced drive for the majority of the 18.4 miles. The longest stretch on a single road is 8.5 miles on US 31. You'll transition from highway cruising to more rural roads as you approach Castleberry. Given the highway dominance, be prepared for frequent on-and-off ramps and potential merging traffic.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and I 65. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Conecuh County 29.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Conecuh County 29): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
57 ft
Total Descent
281 ft
Highest Point
404 ft
Elevation Range
224 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Owassa, AL to Castleberry, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
Monroeville
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Evergreen, AL
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 07:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Evergreen, AL
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Evergreen, AL
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Evergreen, AL
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:30; Sa-Su 08:00-19:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: sausage
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
Motel
Early in the drive, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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