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Trip from Semmes, 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

37m

Distance

26.6 mi

43 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

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Downtown Semmes, AL, AL

Semmes, AL

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Downtown Salco, AL, AL

Salco, AL

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Trip Overview

Semmes, AL to Salco, AL is 26.6 miles and takes about 37 minutes via US 43 and I-65, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brief distance and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick connection or extending a longer trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Industrial Parkway 7.4 mi 9m
US 43 6.5 mi 7m
I 65 5.8 mi 6m
Moffett Road 2.4 mi 4m
Schillinger Road North 2.1 mi 3m
Newburn Road 0.9 mi 1m
Salco Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Industrial Parkway — 7.4 mi, about 9m

Traffic on I-65

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,585 veh/hr typical · worst 1,956

Quietest

1 AM

~132 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

12×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

118 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right

133 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right onto US 98

2.4 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road
4

Turn sharp left onto CR 31

2.1 mi · 3 min · Schillinger Road North
5

Continue on Newburn Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Newburn Road
6

Turn right onto AL 158

7.4 mi · 9 min · Industrial Parkway
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 65 North: Montgomery Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 65

5.8 mi · 6 min · I 65
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward 430: Creola
11

Keep slight left at fork

124 ft · 3 sec
Toward 430: Creola
12

Merge onto US 43

6.4 mi · 7 min · US 43
13

Continue on US 43

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 43
14

Turn right onto Salco Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Salco Road
15

Arrive at destination

Salco Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

At end of road, turn right

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | CR 31 / Schillinger Road North

Turn sharp left onto CR 31 / Schillinger Road North

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
12.8 mi into trip | ~19m in

Turn left toward I 65 North: Montgomery

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 65 North: Montgomery
5
18.9 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
5
19 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward 430: Creola

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward 430: Creola

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.14 one way

$8.28 round trip

$3.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.56 $9.13
premium $4.71 $4.93 $9.87
diesel $6.18 $6.47 $12.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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

Semmes, AL

Afternoon in Semmes on Tuesday

Local time

2:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

Destination

Salco, AL

Afternoon in Salco on Tuesday

Local time

2:01 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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

37m 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?

This 26.6-mile trip features a high highway share, with 74% of the route on major roadways like US 43 and I-65. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road is 7.4 miles on Industrial Parkway. Expect a good amount of highway cruising, with a relatively clear path for most of the drive before transitioning to surface streets. The immediate transition from highway to surface roads can be noticeable as you approach your destination.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Industrial Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Industrial Parkway and US 43. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.4 miles (CR 31 / Schillinger Road North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

138 ft 26 ft

Total Climb

5 ft

Total Descent

112 ft

Highest Point

138 ft

~5.7 mi in

Elevation Range

112 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Semmes, AL and Salco, AL, road signs point toward 430: Satsuma, Creola and 430: Creola.

430: Satsuma

18.9 mi in | ~26m

Creola

18.9 mi in | ~26m

430: Creola

19 mi in | ~26m

About the Cities

Starting in Semmes, 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 37m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Industrial Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Salco, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.4 miles (CR 31 / Schillinger Road North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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