This 38.5-mile drive from Woodville to Harris in Alabama takes about 49 minutes and is a straightforward, highway-focused trip. With 89% of the route on highways, it's an efficient way to travel within the Southeast region. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $6, making it a very economical option. This short distance is easily manageable as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay. The drive offers a consistent experience, primarily utilizing main roads like John T Reid Parkway and AL 117.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
John T Reid Parkway
33 mi
38m
West Main Street
2.3 mi
4m
AL 117
1.4 mi
2m
County Road 63
1.2 mi
2m
County Road 8
0.2 mi
<1m
Old Stage Coach Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Maple Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Harris Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
John T Reid Parkway
— 33 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodville, AL and Harris, AL.
1
Start on Church Street
52 ft·2 sec·Church Street
2
Turn right onto Maple Street
115 ft·5 sec·Maple Street
3
Turn right onto CR 8
39 ft·7 sec·County Road 8
4
Continue on County Road 8
0.2 mi·37 sec·County Road 8
5
Turn left onto AL 35
27 ft·0 sec·Willow Street
6
Turn right onto Old Stage Coach Road
243 ft·13 sec·Old Stage Coach Road
7
Turn right onto CR 63
1.2 mi·2 min·County Road 63
8
Turn left onto US 72
33 mi·38 min·John T Reid Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
Toward AL 117: Stevenson
10
Turn left onto AL 117
1.4 mi·2 min·AL 117
11
Turn left onto AL 117
2.3 mi·4 min·West Main Street
12
Turn left onto Harris Avenue
75 ft·3 sec·Harris Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Harris Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Woodville, 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.5 — 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|Maple Street
Turn right onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|AL 35 / Willow Street
Turn left onto AL 35 / Willow Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Old Stage Coach Road
Turn right onto Old Stage Coach Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 63 / County Road 63
Turn right onto CR 63 / County Road 63
Navigation decision point
4
34.5 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward AL 117: Stevenson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AL 117: Stevenson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.34 one way
$10.69 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$5.98
$11.96
premium
$4.29
$6.50
$13.00
diesel
$4.80
$7.27
$14.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 62% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.6
0
$4.04
$1.85
Efficient EV
9.6
0
$3.37
$1.54
EV Truck/SUV
15.4
0
$5.39
$2.46
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
Woodville, AL
Morning
in Woodville on Monday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
97°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph42% chanceLive 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
Harris, AL
Morning
in Harris on Monday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph32% chanceLive 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
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
49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is predominantly on highways, accounting for 89% of the total mileage. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 33 miles on John T Reid Parkway, indicating a consistent speed and limited interruptions for a significant portion of the journey. The route profile is described as 'Highway-focused,' suggesting a smooth and relatively fast pace for most of the drive. While the main roads include West Main Street and AL 117, the overall character is geared towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33 mi on John T Reid Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John T Reid Parkway and West Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AL 35 / Willow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Old Stage Coach Road): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 33 miles on John T Reid Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AL 35 / Willow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Old Stage Coach Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Russell Cave 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 Harris, AL before heading back.
