Origin
Union, AL
Morning in Union on Sunday
Local time
8:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, 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
12m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Halls Chapel, AL
Michael D Beckwith
Trip Overview
This short 6.8-mile drive from Union to Halls Chapel, Alabama, takes about 12 minutes and is perfect for a quick local excursion. You'll primarily navigate using Alexandria-Wellington Road, State Farm Road, and the Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway, with no highway driving involved. With a minimal fuel cost of just $1, this route is ideal as a spontaneous day trip within Alabama's Southeast region. Consider it a straightforward local journey rather than an overnight commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria-Wellington Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| State Farm Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Alexandria Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alexandria-Wellington Road
— 3.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, AL and Halls Chapel, AL.
1
Start on Alexandria-Wellington Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Alexandria-Wellington Road
2
Turn left onto CR 25
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
3
Turn right onto State Farm Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Farm Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto State Farm Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Farm Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Alexandria Road
6
Arrive at destination
Alexandria Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
Turn left onto CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
State Farm Road
Turn right onto State Farm Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
State Farm Road
Keep slight left at fork onto State Farm Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Alexandria Road
At end of road, turn left onto Alexandria Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Halls Chapel on Sunday
Local time
8:25 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
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
12m 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 for the entirety of this 6.8-mile journey. You won't encounter any highway stretches, keeping the pace more relaxed and focused on local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 3.3 miles along Alexandria-Wellington Road. The route is characterized by frequent turns, typical of navigating through local Alabama communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Alexandria-Wellington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 3.3 miles in near CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (State Farm Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (State Farm Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on Alexandria-Wellington Road. 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 3.3 miles (CR 25 / Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (State Farm Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (State Farm Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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