Origin
Rainsville, AL
Afternoon in Rainsville on Sunday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rainsville, AL to Crossville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Crossville, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Southeast, the 18.9-mile journey from Rainsville to Crossville is a straightforward local drive. You can easily complete this trip in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should cover your needs for this short distance. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you will stay off the highways for the duration of your travel. It is a simple, efficient connection between these two Alabama towns that requires no overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 17.2 mi | 27m |
| McCurdy Avenue South | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 17.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rainsville, AL and Crossville, AL.
1
Start on AL 35
132 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street West
2
Turn right onto AL 75
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McCurdy Avenue South
3
Continue on AL 75
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto AL 227
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto AL 68; AL 227
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
AL 68
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.5 — 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
|
AL 75 / McCurdy Avenue South
Turn right onto AL 75 / McCurdy Avenue South
Navigation decision point
3
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
AL 227 / Main Street
Turn left onto AL 227 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
18.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
AL 68; AL 227 / Main Street
Turn right onto AL 68; AL 227 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Crossville, AL
Afternoon in Crossville on Sunday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
30m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will spend your time navigating Main Street, McCurdy Avenue South, and Main Street West, which accounts for 0% highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 17.2-mile segment on Main Street. Since this is a purely local route, the experience is defined by the constant turns and transitions between town streets rather than high-speed interstate driving.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 75 / McCurdy Avenue South.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rainsville, AL to Crossville, AL is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 75 / McCurdy Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (AL 227 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (AL 68; AL 227 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,292 ft
1,095 ft
Total Climb
107 ft
Total Descent
261 ft
Highest Point
1,292 ft
Elevation Range
197 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Main Street. 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 (AL 75 / McCurdy Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (AL 227 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (AL 68; AL 227 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crossville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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