Origin
Rainsville, AL
Late night in Rainsville on Sunday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rainsville, AL to Fort Payne, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
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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Fort Payne, AL
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Rainsville and Fort Payne is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 9.8 miles within Alabama’s Southeast region. Expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $2, the drive is incredibly economical for those moving between these two local communities. You will navigate primarily via Love Road, Main Street West, and Gault Avenue South throughout the duration of your trip. Since this route involves zero highway driving, it serves as a practical, low-stress connection rather than a long-haul excursion. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a local visit, this short commute offers a simple way to navigate between the two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Love Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Main Street West | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Gault Avenue South | 1 mi | 2m |
| Glenn Boulevard Southwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gault Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Love Road
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rainsville, AL and Fort Payne, AL.
1
Start on AL 35
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street West
2
Continue on AL 35
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Love Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto AL 35
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Glenn Boulevard Southwest
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 11; AL 35
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gault Avenue South
5
Arrive at destination
US 11; AL 35
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
AL 35 / Glenn Boulevard Southwest
Keep slight left at fork onto AL 35 / Glenn Boulevard Southwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 11; AL 35 / Gault Avenue South
At end of road, turn left onto US 11; AL 35 / Gault Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Fort Payne, AL
Late night in Fort Payne on Sunday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
2 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
15m 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 9.8-mile transit is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed interstate travel. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace on town roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 4.8 miles on Love Road, which serves as the primary artery for your journey. As you transition from Love Road onto Main Street West and eventually Gault Avenue South, the road character remains consistent with typical local driving conditions. You will find that the lack of highway miles keeps the drive focused on neighborhood streets and town traffic, so staying alert for frequent turns is essential.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Love Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 8.6 miles in near AL 35 / Glenn Boulevard Southwest.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (AL 35 / Glenn Boulevard Southwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.7 miles (US 11; AL 35 / Gault Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 4.8 miles on Love Road. 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 8.6 miles (AL 35 / Glenn Boulevard Southwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.7 miles (US 11; AL 35 / Gault Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Payne, 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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