Origin
Pike Road, AL
Late night in Pike Road on Sunday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pike Road, AL to Fleta, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pike Road, AL
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Fleta, AL
Taryn Elliott
Trip Overview
Pike Road to Fleta is 32 miles and takes about 1 hour via Mobile Highway, South Boulevard, and Troy Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically in Alabama. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through towns than a long-distance haul. It's a straightforward journey suitable for a quick transition between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Highway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| South Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Troy Highway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Meriwether Road | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| I 65 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Pettus Road | 3.9 mi | 15m |
| Old Pike Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Flinn Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mobile Highway
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Road, AL and Fleta, AL.
1
Start on Flinn Road
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Flinn Road
2
Turn right onto CR 85
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Pike Road
3
Turn right onto Meriwether Road
4.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Meriwether Road
4
Turn right onto US 82; US 231
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US 80; US 82; AL 21
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 65, US 80
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 65; US 80
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 65; US 80
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 164
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Mobile Highway
10
Turn left onto Pettus Road
3.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Pettus Road
11
Turn sharp left onto Union Academy Ada Road
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
Union Academy Ada Road
12
Arrive at destination
Union Academy Ada Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Pike Road, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 85 / Old Pike Road
Turn right onto CR 85 / Old Pike Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Meriwether Road
Turn right onto Meriwether Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway
Turn right onto US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
15.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 65, US 80
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 65, US 80
5
32 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Union Academy Ada Road
Turn sharp left onto Union Academy Ada Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.83 one way
$9.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 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 | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
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
Fleta, AL
Late night in Fleta on Sunday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
1h 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 route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 12% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a mix of roads, including Mobile Highway, South Boulevard, and Troy Highway, which are more akin to arterial city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 8.2 miles on Mobile Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving feel as you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a steady highway pace.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Mobile Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 85 / Old Pike Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 85 / Old Pike Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Meriwether Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Mobile 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: near the start (CR 85 / Old Pike Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Meriwether Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fleta, 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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