Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smiths Station, AL
Jan Wright
Moffits Mill, AL
Antonio Garcia Prats
Smiths Station to Moffits Mill is 7.6 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Lee County Road 240, County Road 235, and County Road 298, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically in Alabama. It's a quick hop between two points, suitable for a same-day excursion. You'll be traveling entirely on surface roads, so expect a more leisurely pace. This route is ideal if you need to connect these two locations efficiently without venturing onto major highways.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County Road 240 | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| County Road 235 | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| County Road 298 | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Mullin Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 243 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| CR 430 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Smiths Station, AL and Moffits Mill, AL.
Start on County Road 243
Turn left onto County Road 298
At end of road, turn right onto CR 430
Turn left onto CR 298
Continue on CR 246
Turn right onto CR 235
At end of road, turn right onto CR 240
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto County Road 298
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CR 430
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 298 / County Road 298
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 235 / County Road 235
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CR 240 / Lee County Road 240
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| premium | $4.65 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Smiths Station on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Moffits Mill on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 3.6 miles on Lee County Road 240. You'll be cruising through local areas, so be prepared for a rural feel with potential for interacting with local traffic. The route utilizes Lee County Road 240, County Road 235, and County Road 298.
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 early in the drive near County Road 298.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 298): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 430): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 298 / County Road 298): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
147 ft
Total Descent
285 ft
Highest Point
530 ft
Elevation Range
173 ft
Founded 2001
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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.
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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