Origin
Rainsville, AL
Late night in Rainsville on Sunday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rainsville, AL to Collinsville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rainsville, AL
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Collinsville, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Rainsville and Collinsville, you will find this 22.4-mile trek is a quick and straightforward journey. Clocking in at approximately 28 minutes, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $3 on fuel for the excursion, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The route primarily utilizes I-59, Main Street West, and Love Road to navigate through the Southeast. Whether you are commuting or just passing through, this drive offers a simple connection between two Alabama towns without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 13 mi | 13m |
| Main Street West | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Love Road | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| AL 68 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 13 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rainsville, AL and Collinsville, AL.
1
Start on AL 35
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street West
2
Continue on AL 35
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Love Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
4
Merge onto I 59
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 59
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 205
Toward 68: Collinsville, Crossville
6
Turn left onto AL 68
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 68
7
Continue on West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
1st Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
1st Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 59
Merge onto I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward 68: Collinsville, Crossville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 205
Toward 68: Collinsville, Crossville
4
21 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
AL 68
Turn left onto AL 68
Navigation decision point
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
1st Avenue
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
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.
Destination
Collinsville, AL
Late night in Collinsville on Sunday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 64% of the distance spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-59, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 13 miles. The character of the drive shifts from high-speed interstate travel to more localized roads like Main Street West and Love Road as you approach your destination. Expect a functional, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroad adventure. Because the entire route is relatively short, the transition between highway cruising and town driving happens quickly.
64% 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: 13 mi on I 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and Main Street West. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rainsville, AL to Collinsville, AL is easy. At 28m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rainsville, AL and Collinsville, AL, road signs point toward 68: Collinsville and Crossville.
68: Collinsville
20.8 mi in
|
~24m
Crossville
20.8 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on I 59. 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 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Collinsville, 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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