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Trip from Union Grove, AL to Ocampo, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

9.7 mi

16 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m ★

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

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Downtown Union Grove, AL, AL

Union Grove, AL

Quang Vuong

Downtown Ocampo, AL, AL

Ocampo, AL

Muhammad Nabeel

Trip Overview

Union Grove to Ocampo is 9.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via US 31, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly on main roads, making it a straightforward trip for anyone needing to get between these two locations. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick jaunt, leaving plenty of time for other activities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 5.3 mi 7m
County Road 42 East 4.3 mi 10m
County Road 147 <0.1 mi <1m
County Road 51 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 31 — 5.3 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 51

110 ft · 9 sec · County Road 51
2

Turn sharp right onto County Road 42 East

4.3 mi · 10 min · County Road 42 East
3

Turn right onto US 31

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 31
4

Turn left onto County Road 147

348 ft · 15 sec · County Road 147
5

Arrive at destination

County Road 147

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — 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

3
4.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 31

Turn right onto US 31

Navigation decision point

4
9.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | County Road 147

Turn left onto County Road 147

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.35 one way

$2.69 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $1.51 $3.01
premium $4.29 $1.64 $3.28
diesel $4.80 $1.83 $3.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.9 0 $1.02 $0.47
Efficient EV 2.4 0 $0.85 $0.39
EV Truck/SUV 3.9 0 $1.36 $0.62

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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 1, 2026

Origin

Union Grove, AL

Morning in Union Grove on Monday

Local time

9:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

E 5 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 5:46AM CDT until July 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 5:46AM CDT until July 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Destination

Ocampo, AL

Morning in Ocampo on Monday

Local time

9:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

E 0 to 5 mph 38% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 5:46AM CDT until July 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 5:46AM CDT until July 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville 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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

18m 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?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 55% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.3 miles on US 31, providing a consistent pace. The route transitions between US 31 and local roads like County Road 42 East and County Road 147, so be ready for some changes in road type. Overall, it's a practical drive that balances efficiency with local access.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on US 31.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 early in the drive near County Road 42 East.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Union Grove, AL to Ocampo, AL is easy. At 18m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 4.4 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (County Road 147): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

807 ft 542 ft

Total Climb

107 ft

Total Descent

326 ft

Highest Point

807 ft

~1.4 mi in

Elevation Range

265 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Union Grove, 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 18m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on US 31. 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 4.4 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (County Road 147): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ocampo, 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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