Texas, AL to Odenville, AL is 97.3 miles and takes about 1h 57m via I 22 and I 20, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily within Alabama. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making for a straightforward and efficient drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.6 miles from Texas, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 22
55.9 mi
59m
I 20
19.6 mi
23m
Moody Parkway
10.7 mi
16m
Bankhead Highway
3.9 mi
5m
I 65
3.5 mi
4m
AL 13
1.9 mi
2m
Burgess Drive
0.3 mi
1m
1st Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 55.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texas, AL and Odenville, AL.
1
Start on AL 118
0.2 mi·20 sec·Bankhead Highway
2
Continue on AL 118
3.7 mi·5 min·Bankhead Highway
3
Turn left onto AL 13
1.9 mi·2 min·AL 13
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
5
Merge onto I 22; US 78
56 mi·59 min·I 22; US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·38 sec
Toward I 65 South: BirminghamUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 65
3.5 mi·4 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 261BToward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
9
Merge onto I 20; I 59
5.1 mi·6 min·I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20
15 mi·17 min·I 20
Toward I 20 East: AtlantaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 144BToward US 411 North: Moody, OdenvilleUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 411
11 mi·16 min·Moody Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Burgess Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Burgess Drive
14
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi·34 sec·1st Avenue
15
Turn right onto Alabama Street
249 ft·11 sec·Alabama Street
16
Arrive at destination
Alabama Street
Trip Plan
For this 1h 57m drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic near urban areas. With only 97.3 miles, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, so ensure you have adequate fuel before starting, especially since the longest stretch on I 22 is nearly 56 miles. You won't need to worry about splitting this drive, and there are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.6 miles from Texas, AL, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Odenville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Texas, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Texas, AL
This is one driving day of about 97.3 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Texas, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 22 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 85.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.9 mi into trip|~5m in|AL 13
Turn left onto AL 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
62.1 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
6
66.1 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 261B
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
7
71.3 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|I 20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 toward I 20 East: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
8
85.9 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 144B
Toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.69 one way
$29.39 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$16.13
$32.26
premium
$4.56
$17.46
$34.93
diesel
$5.61
$21.48
$42.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
Efficient EV
24.3
0
$8.51
$3.89
EV Truck/SUV
38.9
0
$13.62
$6.23
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Texas, AL
Late night
in Texas on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Odenville, AL
Late night
in Odenville on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Birmingham, AL
49 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 57m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...
In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 97.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 94% of the 97.3 miles on interstates like I 22 and I 20. Your longest continuous stretch on a single highway will be 55.9 miles on I 22. Expect relatively few turns and a consistent pace until you transition to Moody Parkway, where the character of the drive will change as you approach Odenville.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near AL 13.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (AL 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Texas, AL to Odenville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Gadsden along the way.
Gadsden
66.1 mi in|~1h 14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 97.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on I 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas 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 Odenville, 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: at 3.9 miles (AL 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Freedom Riders National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Odenville, AL before heading back.
