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Trip from Trinity, AL to Halls Chapel, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

13 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m ★

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

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town in Morgan County, Alabama

Trinity, AL

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Downtown Halls Chapel, AL, AL

Halls Chapel, AL

Michael D Beckwith

Trip Overview

This short 13-mile trip from Trinity to Halls Chapel, Alabama, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 23 minutes to complete. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $2, this drive primarily utilizes local roads like South Noble Street and Saks Road, with a small portion on US 78. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local journey rather than a high-speed transit. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, and the flexibility allows for a relaxed schedule. This drive stays within the Southeast region of Alabama.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Noble Street 4.4 mi 8m
Saks Road 4.1 mi 7m
US 78 1.9 mi 2m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Caffey Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Front Street 0.5 mi <1m
Barry Street 0.4 mi <1m
Old Gadsden Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Noble Street — 4.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trinity, AL and Halls Chapel, AL.

1

Start on Sweetheart Lane

20 ft · 0 sec · Sweetheart Lane
2

Continue on Caffey Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Caffey Drive
3

Turn right onto US 78

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 78
4

Turn left onto Barry Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Barry Street
5

Continue on Barry Street

219 ft · 6 sec · Barry Street
6

Continue on Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
7

Continue on Front Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Front Street
8

At end of road, turn right onto Chestnut Street

439 ft · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
9

Continue on South Noble Street

4.4 mi · 8 min · South Noble Street
10

Continue on Old Gadsden Highway

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Old Gadsden Highway
11

Turn right onto Saks Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Saks Road
12

At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Alexandria Road
13

Arrive at destination

Alexandria Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 78

Turn right onto US 78

Navigation decision point

3
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | Barry Street

Turn left onto Barry Street

Navigation decision point

4
4 mi into trip | ~7m in | Chestnut Street

At end of road, turn right onto Chestnut Street

Navigation decision point

3
8.8 mi into trip | ~16m in | Saks Road

Turn right onto Saks Road

Navigation decision point

5
12.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | Alexandria Road

At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.80 one way

$3.61 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $2.02 $4.04
premium $4.29 $2.20 $4.39
diesel $4.80 $2.45 $4.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.62
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.14 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83

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.

Forecast as of Jul 4, 2026

Origin

Trinity, AL

Afternoon in Trinity on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 10:31PM CDT until July 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 10:31PM CDT until July 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Destination

Halls Chapel, AL

Afternoon in Halls Chapel on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 10:31PM CDT until July 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 10:31PM CDT until July 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham 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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

23m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 14% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles along South Noble Street. As you navigate through Trinity and into Halls Chapel, the road character shifts from more urban-feeling streets to the more rural feel of Saks Road and US 78. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments to your steering.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on South Noble Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 around 0.5 miles in near US 78.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 23m 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: at 0.5 miles (US 78): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Barry Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

835 ft 614 ft

Total Climb

323 ft

Total Descent

256 ft

Highest Point

835 ft

~8.4 mi in

Elevation Range

222 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Trinity, 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 23m. Total distance: 13 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on South Noble Street. 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 0.5 miles (US 78): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Barry Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — 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 Halls Chapel, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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