How far is Aquilla, AL from Pelham, AL?

The driving distance from Aquilla, AL to Pelham, AL is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.16 mi
01h 00m
Flight
42.81 mi
68.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.81 mi
Kilometers
68.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.16 mi
Kilometers
82.33 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelham
Wed, May 13, 2:16 AM CDT
Return by in Aquilla
Wed, May 13, 3:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aquilla
2026-05-13T01:16
Arrive Pelham
Wed, May 13, 2:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aquilla
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Needham
AL

Human settlement in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States of America

From Aquilla
25.5 mi
00h 30m
To Pelham
25.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aquilla and Pelham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aquilla and Pelham.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 2

    149 m · 14 sec · County Road 2

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 3

    4.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 3

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    24 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    38 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ward Chapel Road

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Ward Chapel Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Ward Chapel Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ward Chapel Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pine Grove Road

    1894 ft · 52 sec · Pine Grove Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto County Road 42

    1191 ft · 52 sec · County Road 42

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aquilla and Pelham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 3
4.46 mi · 9%
Ward Chapel Road
3.23 mi · 6%
Pine Grove Road
0.36 mi · 1%
County Road 42
0.23 mi
County Road 2
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 30m from Aquilla
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aquilla and Sunny near Pelham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aquilla to Pelham?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Aquilla and 25.6 miles from Pelham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aquilla and Sunny near Pelham.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Needham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Needham.

RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
1901 Front Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

57 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

62 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

65 mi away
3603 North College Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aquilla and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 42.81 mi (68.89 km).

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#1 Aquilla

Aquilla is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.7123800, -88.4139100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Pelham

#2 Pelham

City in Alabama

Population24,231
Coordinates32.2795900, -88.1200200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 2 (-88.414081, 31.712439)
End: County Road 42 (-88.120018, 32.279732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.63
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.82 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.67 $15.33
Premium $4.63 $8.33 $16.65
Diesel $5.42 $9.75 $19.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Aquilla and Pelham. The current time is 01:16:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.