Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warriorstand, AL
Samson Bush
Franklin, AL
K
Warriorstand to Franklin is 22.5 miles and takes about 47 minutes via County Road 10, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Alabama for both departure and arrival. The drive is primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward cruise through local areas. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time investment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 10 | 10.4 mi | 25m |
| Pleasant Springs Drive | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| West Martin Luther King Highway | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Tuskegee-Franklin Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Old Columbus Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Warriorstand, AL and Franklin, AL.
Start on County Road 10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 22
Turn straight onto US 29
At end of road, turn left onto US 80
Turn right onto CR 51
Continue on CR 51
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto CR 22 / Old Columbus Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 80 / West Martin Luther King Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 51 / Pleasant Springs Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| premium | $4.49 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Warriorstand on Tuesday
Local time
3:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
3:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend the entire 47 minutes navigating local streets and county roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles on County Road 10. Expect a cruising pace as you transition from County Road 10 to Pleasant Springs Drive and then West Martin Luther King Highway.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near CR 22 / Old Columbus Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Warriorstand, AL to Franklin, AL is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (CR 22 / Old Columbus Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 80 / West Martin Luther King Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (CR 51 / Pleasant Springs Drive): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
147 ft
Total Descent
413 ft
Highest Point
491 ft
Elevation Range
267 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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.
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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