Origin
Piedmont, AL
Afternoon in Piedmont on Sunday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piedmont, AL to Ohatchee, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piedmont, AL
Fernanda W. Corso
Ohatchee, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
This short 30.4-mile drive from Piedmont to Ohatchee, Alabama, can be completed in about 46 minutes, making it an ideal day trip within the Southeast region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical choice for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Thomas Bible Memorial Highway and AL 144, with a portion on the Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway. Given its brevity and the fact that it's a turn-heavy local drive, this trip is best enjoyed without the need for an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bible Memorial Highway | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| AL 144 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Springs Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Springs Drive | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Leydens Mill Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Nisbet Street Northwest | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 431 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Thomas Bible Memorial Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piedmont, AL and Ohatchee, AL.
1
Start on Center Avenue North
436 ft
·
20 sec
·
Center Avenue North
2
Turn right onto West Ladiga Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ladiga Street
3
Turn slight right onto Memorial Drive
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Memorial Drive
4
Turn left onto AL 21
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Thomas Bible Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
184 ft
·
5 sec
6
Turn slight right onto AL 204
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Nisbet Street Northwest
7
Turn slight left onto Cedar Springs Drive
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Springs Drive
8
Turn left onto Leydens Mill Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Leydens Mill Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Springs Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Springs Road
10
Turn right onto CR 25
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
11
Turn right onto Gladden Lane East
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Gladden Lane East
12
Turn right onto US 431
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 431
13
Turn left onto AL 144
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
AL 144
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Main Street
309 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Piedmont, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Ladiga Street
Turn right onto West Ladiga Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Cedar Springs Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Springs Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
Turn right onto CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
Navigation decision point
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
AL 144
Turn left onto AL 144
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Ohatchee, AL
Afternoon in Ohatchee on Sunday
Local time
12:47 PM
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
46m 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 the majority of this 30.4-mile journey. Only about 25% of the route involves highway driving, meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads and turns. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles on Thomas Bible Memorial Highway. This type of driving often means you'll experience varying speed limits and a more connected feel to the communities you pass through, rather than a monotonous interstate experience.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Thomas Bible Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.1 miles in near West Ladiga Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 9 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 (West Ladiga Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.9 miles (Cedar Springs Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Thomas Bible Memorial 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 0.1 miles (West Ladiga Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.9 miles (Cedar Springs Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ohatchee, 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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