Origin
Riverside, AL
Morning in Riverside on Sunday
Local time
9:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverside, AL to Oneonta, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverside, AL
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Oneonta, AL
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Trip Overview
Riverside, AL to Oneonta, AL is 10.7 miles and takes about 17 minutes via AL 75, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and Alabama for its entirety. Given its brief length and focus on highways, it's a straightforward drive ideal for a quick transit. You'll find yourself on main roads for the whole journey, making it a simple point-to-point connection. Consider this route if you need to get between these two locations efficiently without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 75 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| CR 26 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| 5th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 75
— 7.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, AL and Oneonta, AL.
1
Start on CR 26
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
CR 26
2
At end of road, turn right onto AL 75
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
AL 75
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto US 231
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
5th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Arrive at destination
US 231
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
AL 75
At end of road, turn right onto AL 75
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 231 / 5th Street North
Turn right onto US 231 / 5th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.62 one way
$3.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Oneonta, AL
Morning in Oneonta on Sunday
Local time
9:40 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 drive is entirely highway-focused, meaning you'll be on well-maintained roads for the full 10.7 miles. With 100% highway share, expect a consistent driving experience without the interruptions of local traffic lights or slower town roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on AL 75, allowing for a good rhythm without frequent turns. You'll primarily navigate using AL 75, CR 26, and 5th Street North, all contributing to a predictable and efficient journey.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on AL 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 75 and CR 26. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near AL 75.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Riverside, AL to Oneonta, AL is easy. At 17m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (AL 75): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (US 231 / 5th Street North): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Oneonta, AL
Full guide →Oneonta is a small town in the mountains of Alabama, home to the Covered Bridge Festival. For once it seems the North and South have some commonality, as this Oneonta bears the name after the one in New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on AL 75. 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 3.5 miles (AL 75): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (US 231 / 5th Street North): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oneonta, 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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