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Trip from West Blocton, AL to Jamesville, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

15.1 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

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

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Downtown West Blocton, AL, AL

West Blocton, AL

Elizabeth Iris

Downtown Jamesville, AL, AL

Jamesville, AL

Muhammad Nabeel

Trip Overview

West Blocton to Jamesville is 15.1 miles and takes about 23 minutes via State Route 5, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The drive is primarily on a highway, making it a quick and straightforward transit. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for a brief excursion or a connecting leg to a larger journey without requiring significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 5 13.5 mi 19m
Cahaba River Drive 0.9 mi 2m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Bibb County 1 0.2 mi <1m
Hickory Road 0.2 mi <1m
Azalea Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Route 5 — 13.5 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Blocton, AL and Jamesville, AL.

1

Start on Hickory Road

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Hickory Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Azalea Lane

27 ft · 3 sec · Azalea Lane
3

Turn right onto Hickory Road

399 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Road
4

Turn right onto CR 24

0.9 mi · 2 min · Cahaba River Drive
5

Turn left onto AL 5

11 mi · 15 min · State Route 5
Use the straight lane.
6

Enter roundabout onto AL 5

225 ft · 7 sec · State Route 5
7

Continue on AL 5

2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 5
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto Bibb County 1

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Bibb County 1
Use the left lane.
9

Turn slight right onto Bibb County 1

83 ft · 6 sec · Bibb County 1
10

Turn right onto AL 25

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
11

Arrive at destination

AL 25

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Azalea Lane

At end of road, turn left onto Azalea Lane

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hickory Road

Turn right onto Hickory Road

Navigation decision point

6
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | AL 5 / State Route 5

Turn left onto AL 5 / State Route 5

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
14.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | Bibb County 1

Turn left onto Bibb County 1

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
14.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | AL 25 / Main Street

Turn right onto AL 25 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.10 one way

$4.19 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $2.35 $4.69
premium $4.29 $2.55 $5.10
diesel $4.80 $2.85 $5.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.59 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.11 $0.97

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 19, 2026

Origin

West Blocton, AL

Afternoon in West Blocton on Sunday

Local time

12:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

0 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:39PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 8:25PM CDT until July 18 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Destination

Jamesville, AL

Afternoon in Jamesville on Sunday

Local time

12:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

0 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:39PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 8:25PM CDT until July 18 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Mobile 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

23m 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 route is heavily highway-focused, with 90% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 13.5 miles on State Route 5, providing a consistent driving pace. The profile suggests a straightforward journey, likely characterized by open roads and efficient travel. Expect minimal deviations from the main thoroughfare, making for a predictable and uncomplicated driving experience.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on State Route 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 5 and Cahaba River Drive. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Azalea Lane.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Azalea Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hickory Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (AL 5 / State Route 5): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

496 ft 226 ft

Total Climb

192 ft

Total Descent

429 ft

Highest Point

496 ft

Elevation Range

270 ft

About the Cities

Starting in West Blocton, AL

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Blocton Italian Catholic Cemetery — cemetery in West Blocton, Alabama

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 23m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on State Route 5. 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 0.1 miles (Azalea Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hickory Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (AL 5 / State Route 5): Lane positioning matters here.

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