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Trip from Union Grove, AL to Enterprise, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

22.8 mi

37 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

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Downtown Enterprise, AL, AL

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Trip Overview

Union Grove to Enterprise is 22.8 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Interstate Highway 65, County Road 24, and 7th Street South, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that's more about getting from point A to point B efficiently than an extended scenic experience. Given its brevity, it's an easy addition to a larger trip or a quick transfer between locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Interstate Highway 65 13.4 mi 14m
County Road 24 5.5 mi 13m
7th Street South 2.9 mi 4m
County Road 42 East 0.5 mi 1m
County Road 51 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Interstate Highway 65 — 13.4 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Grove, AL and Enterprise, AL.

1

Start on CR 51

110 ft · 9 sec · County Road 51
2

Turn sharp right onto County Road 42 East

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Road 42 East
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
4

Merge onto I 65

13 mi · 14 min · Interstate Highway 65
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 205 Toward 31, 22: Clanton
6

Keep slight left at fork

167 ft · 7 sec
Exit 205 Toward 31, 22
7

Turn left onto US 31; AL 22

2.9 mi · 4 min · 7th Street South
8

Turn right onto County Road 24

5.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 24
9

Arrive at destination

County Road 24

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | County Road 42 East

Turn sharp right onto County Road 42 East

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
14.1 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward 31, 22: Clanton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 205 Toward 31, 22: Clanton
8
14.4 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward 31, 22

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 205 Toward 31, 22
4
17.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | County Road 24

Turn right onto County Road 24

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.34 one way

$6.68 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $3.71 $7.42
premium $4.49 $4.03 $8.05
diesel $5.60 $5.03 $10.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.39 $1.09
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.91
EV Truck/SUV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Aug 21, 2026

Origin

Union Grove, AL

Morning in Union Grove on Friday

Local time

6:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 5 mph 41% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 1:04PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 9:33AM CDT until August 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Destination

Enterprise, AL

Morning in Enterprise on Friday

Local time

6:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 5 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 1:04PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 9:33AM CDT until August 21 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

34m 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?

About 59% of this 22.8-mile route is on the highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion on Interstate Highway 65. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 13.4 miles. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface roads, including County Road 24 and 7th Street South, for the remainder of the trip. This mix means you'll experience both faster highway cruising and slower speeds on local roads.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Interstate Highway 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near County Road 42 East.

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 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 42 East): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

770 ft 492 ft

Total Climb

288 ft

Total Descent

388 ft

Highest Point

770 ft

Elevation Range

279 ft

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 Union Grove, AL to Enterprise, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 22: Clanton along the way.

22: Clanton

14.1 mi in | ~16m

About the Cities

Starting in Union Grove, AL

Full guide →

Arriving in Enterprise, AL

Full guide →

Founded 1896

Enterprise is a southeastern city located in the River Heritage region of Alabama, and serves as the county seat of Coffee County.

Top landmarks

  • • Boll Weevil Monument — monument
  • • Seaboard Coastline Depot — railway station in Enterprise, the United States of America

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 34m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on Interstate Highway 65. 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: near the start (County Road 42 East): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Enterprise, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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