Pike Road to Pisgah is 24.2 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Troy Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect to spend most of your time on surface roads after a brief period on a main highway. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a quick local excursion or a brief connection between two points without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Troy Highway
9.6 mi
11m
Old Carter Hill Road
6.4 mi
8m
Meriwether Trail
2.8 mi
6m
Moore Road
2.1 mi
5m
Gardner Road
1.7 mi
4m
Old Pike Road
0.8 mi
1m
State Route 94
0.6 mi
1m
Flinn Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Troy Highway
— 9.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Road, AL and Pisgah, AL.
1
Start on Flinn Road
135 ft·6 sec·Flinn Road
2
Turn right onto CR 85
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Pike Road
3
Continue on Old Carter Hill Road
6.4 mi·8 min·Old Carter Hill Road
4
Turn right onto US 82
66 ft·1 sec·US 82
5
Keep slight left at fork
307 ft·14 sec
Toward US 231 South: Troy
6
Merge onto US 231
9.6 mi·11 min·Troy Highway
7
Turn right onto CR 89
2.1 mi·5 min·Moore Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 28
2.8 mi·6 min·Meriwether Trail
9
At end of road, turn right onto AL 94
0.6 mi·1 min·State Route 94
10
Turn left onto Gardner Road
1.7 mi·4 min·Gardner Road
11
Turn right onto Pisgah Road
26 ft·0 sec·Pisgah Road
12
Arrive at destination
Pisgah Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 85 / Old Pike Road
Turn right onto CR 85 / Old Pike Road
Navigation decision point
3
7.2 mi into trip|~10m in|US 82
Turn right onto US 82
Navigation decision point
6
7.2 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 231 South: Troy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 231 South: Troy
5
16.9 mi into trip|~22m in|CR 89 / Moore Road
Turn right onto CR 89 / Moore Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
21.9 mi into trip|~34m in|AL 94 / State Route 94
At end of road, turn right onto AL 94 / State Route 94
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.09 round trip
$3.72/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.13
$3.94
$7.87
premium
$4.49
$4.27
$8.55
diesel
$5.60
$5.33
$10.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 63% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.3
0
$2.54
$1.16
Efficient EV
6.1
0
$2.12
$0.97
EV Truck/SUV
9.7
0
$3.39
$1.55
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Aug 20, 2026
Origin
Pike Road, AL
Evening
in Pike Road on Monday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
97°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 0 to 5 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 11:21AM CDT until August 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 11:21AM CDT until August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Pisgah, AL
Evening
in Pisgah on Monday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
97°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 11:21AM CDT until August 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 11:21AM CDT until August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only 3% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 9.6 miles on Troy Highway before transitioning to local roads. Given the predominance of surface roads, anticipate a cruising pace rather than high-speed travel. The change from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you navigate through more local traffic and intersections.
Only 3% 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: 9.6 mi on Troy 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 9 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 Effort5/10
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 24.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 7.2 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Troy 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 7.2 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pisgah, AL before heading back.
