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Trip from Satsuma, AL to Salco, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12m

Distance

9.1 mi

15 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Satsuma, AL, AL

Satsuma, AL

Engin Akyurt

Downtown Salco, AL, AL

Salco, AL

Jahra Tasfia Reza

Trip Overview

Satsuma to Salco is 9.1 miles and takes about 12 minutes via US 43, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger trip. You'll find it's mostly straightforward driving, making it a simple choice for a no-fuss drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 43 8.7 mi 10m
Salco Road 0.5 mi 1m
Railroad Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 43 — 8.7 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Satsuma, AL and Salco, AL.

1

Start on Railroad Street

140 ft · 12 sec · Railroad Street
2

Turn right onto US 43

8.5 mi · 10 min · US 43
3

Continue on US 43

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 43
4

Turn right onto Salco Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Salco Road
5

Arrive at destination

Salco Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 43

Turn right onto US 43

Navigation decision point

4
8.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | Salco Road

Turn right onto Salco Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.42 one way

$2.83 round trip

$3.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.56 $3.12
premium $4.71 $1.69 $3.38
diesel $6.18 $2.21 $4.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.7 0 $0.96 $0.44
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.80 $0.36
EV Truck/SUV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58

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.

Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Satsuma, AL

Afternoon in Satsuma on Tuesday

Local time

1:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Partly Cloudy

N 10 to 20 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 3:05PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 16 at 3:00PM CDT until October 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Destination

Salco, AL

Afternoon in Salco on Tuesday

Local time

1:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Partly Cloudy

N 15 to 20 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 3:05PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 16 at 3:00PM CDT until October 20 at 7:00AM 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend almost all of your time on highway, with 95% of the 9.1 miles on US 43. The longest stretch without a significant change is 8.7 miles on US 43. The drive transitions to surface roads for the final portion as you approach Salco. Expect a very direct route with minimal complexity.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on US 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and Salco Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 43.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Satsuma, AL to Salco, AL is easy. At 12m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 43): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Salco Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

45 ft 18 ft

Total Climb

35 ft

Total Descent

10 ft

Highest Point

45 ft

~9.1 mi in

Elevation Range

28 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Satsuma, AL

Full guide →

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 12m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on US 43. 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 (US 43): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Salco Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salco, 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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