Origin
Trinity, AL
Late night in Trinity on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trinity, AL to Halls Chapel, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
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.
Trinity, AL
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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 55 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
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Halls Chapel, AL
Late night in Halls Chapel on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
23m 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 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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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