Origin
Texas, AL
Late night in Texas on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texas, AL to Guin, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texas, AL
Mark Direen
Guin, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition between Texas and Guin, Alabama, you are looking at a brief 14.7-mile excursion. This drive typically takes about 22 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route that requires zero mandatory stops. You will stay entirely within the Southeast region, moving through local Alabama roads rather than long-haul corridors. Because the distance is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to complete the journey in one go without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bankhead Avenue | 8 mi | 12m |
| Bankhead Highway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| US 43 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bankhead Avenue
— 8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texas, AL and Guin, AL.
1
Start on AL 118
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Bankhead Highway
2
Continue on AL 118
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bankhead Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on AL 118
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 43; AL 118; AL 171
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Bankhead Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Arrive at destination
US 43; AL 118; AL 171
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Guin, AL
Late night in Guin on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
22m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating Bankhead Avenue, Bankhead Highway, and US 43, with a highway share of 0%. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 8 miles spent on Bankhead Avenue, which defines the bulk of the journey. Since the route relies on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention. It is a straightforward, functional path that moves you efficiently between your points without the need for high-speed highway travel.
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: 8 mi on Bankhead Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Texas, AL to Guin, AL is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Texas, AL to Guin, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 8 miles on Bankhead Avenue. 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Texas, AL to Guin, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Guin, 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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