Origin
Texas, AL
Late night in Texas on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texas, AL to Sulligent, 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
43m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 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
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texas, AL
Mark Direen
Sulligent, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
Texas, AL to Sulligent, AL is 28.7 miles and takes about 43 minutes via US 278 and Bankhead Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Alabama. It's a straightforward drive that won't eat up much of your day, making it ideal for a quick connection or an add-on to a larger journey. You'll be on a mix of roads, but the majority is highway driving, so expect a relatively efficient transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 278 | 14 mi | 20m |
| Bankhead Avenue | 8 mi | 12m |
| Bankhead Highway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| AL 17 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 278
— 14 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texas, AL and Sulligent, 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
Turn left onto US 278; AL 118
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US 278; AL 118
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto AL 17
366 ft
·
9 sec
·
AL 17
7
Arrive at destination
AL 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 14.7 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 278; AL 118
Turn left onto US 278; AL 118
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
28.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
AL 17
Turn right onto AL 17
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Sulligent, AL
Late night in Sulligent on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
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
43m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 278, Bankhead Avenue, and Bankhead Highway. The longest continuous stretch without needing to navigate a significant turn or road change is 14 miles on US 278. Expect the road conditions to vary somewhat as you move from more highway-like sections to potentially more local road segments closer to your destination.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on US 278.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in near US 278; AL 118.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Texas, AL to Sulligent, AL is easy. At 43m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles (US 278; AL 118): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (AL 17): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on US 278. 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: at 14.7 miles (US 278; AL 118): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (AL 17): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sulligent, 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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