Origin
West Blocton, AL
Late night in West Blocton on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Blocton, AL to Jamesville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
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.
West Blocton, AL
Elizabeth Iris
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 85 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
$2.28 one way
$4.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Jamesville, AL
Late night in Jamesville on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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