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Trip from Wadley, AL to Christiana, 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

59m

Distance

32 mi

51 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

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Downtown Wadley, AL, AL

Wadley, AL

Muhammad Nabeel

Downtown Christiana, AL, AL

Christiana, AL

Dany Castrejon

Trip Overview

This short, 32-mile drive from Wadley to Christiana, Alabama, is easily manageable in under an hour, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll primarily navigate Highland Avenue and AL 49, with a portion on State Route 9. Given its minimal distance and straightforward nature, a single day is all you'll need, with no need to split the journey. Budget around $5 for fuel, reflecting the short mileage. This route offers a simple, mixed drive experience within the Southeast region of Alabama.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highland Avenue 15.6 mi 27m
AL 49 5.2 mi 9m
State Route 9 5.1 mi 7m
Fosters Road 2.4 mi 5m
East Mill Road 1.2 mi 4m
Barfield Road 1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
County Road 225 0.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Highland Avenue — 15.6 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wadley, AL and Christiana, AL.

1

Start on Roberts Street

51 ft · 5 sec · Roberts Street
2

Turn right onto AL 77

16 mi · 27 min · Highland Avenue
3

Continue on AL 49

5.2 mi · 9 min · AL 49
4

Turn right onto AL 9

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Continue on AL 9

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 9
6

Continue on AL 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · Barfield Road
7

Continue on AL 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 9
8

Turn right onto Fosters Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · Fosters Road
9

Turn right onto East Mill Road

1.2 mi · 4 min · East Mill Road
10

Turn left onto County Road 225

0.5 mi · 2 min · County Road 225
11

Arrive at destination

County Road 225

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lineville, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lineville, AL

16 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lineville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lineville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16 miles from Wadley, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | AL 77 / Highland Avenue

Turn right onto AL 77 / Highland Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
20.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | AL 9 / Main Street

Turn right onto AL 9 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
27.8 mi into trip | ~47m in | Fosters Road

Turn right onto Fosters Road

Navigation decision point

3
30.2 mi into trip | ~52m in | East Mill Road

Turn right onto East Mill Road

Navigation decision point

3
31.5 mi into trip | ~57m in | County Road 225

Turn left onto County Road 225

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.69 one way

$9.38 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $5.20 $10.41
premium $4.49 $5.65 $11.30
diesel $5.60 $7.05 $14.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.6 0 $3.36 $1.54
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.80 $1.28
EV Truck/SUV 12.8 0 $4.48 $2.05

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Wadley, AL

Late night in Wadley on Friday

Local time

4:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Areas Of Fog

0 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 11:14PM CDT until August 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 10:24PM CDT until August 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Destination

Christiana, AL

Late night in Christiana on Friday

Local time

4:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 11:14PM CDT until August 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 10:24PM CDT until August 16 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

2 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

59m 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?

The 32-mile journey features a mixed drive profile, with 100% of your travel occurring on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.6 miles on Highland Avenue before transitioning to AL 49 and State Route 9. This route doesn't present a monotonous interstate grind; instead, expect a blend of road types as you make your way across the landscape. The road character is consistent, offering a straightforward driving experience throughout its entirety.

32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Highland Avenue.

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 AL 77 / Highland Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Wadley, AL to Christiana, AL is easy. At 59m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 77 / Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (AL 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles (Fosters Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,161 ft 678 ft

Total Climb

803 ft

Total Descent

484 ft

Highest Point

1,161 ft

~9.1 mi in

Elevation Range

484 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Wadley, AL

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Wadley Railroad Depot — railway station in Wadley, 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 59m. Total distance: 32 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on Highland Avenue. 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 (AL 77 / Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (AL 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles (Fosters Road): 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 Christiana, 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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