How far is Athens, AL from Trussville, AL?
The driving distance from Athens, AL to Trussville, AL is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Trussville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Trussville.
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Start on Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Turn left onto US Highway 72 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 72 West
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Take the exit right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
83.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Walkers Chapel Road
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Fultondale
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Walker Chapel Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Walker Chapel Road
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Continue on New Castle Road
2714 ft · 55 sec · New Castle Road
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Turn right onto Black Creek Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Black Creek Road
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Continue on Pinehill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Pinehill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Turn slight right
59 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Lawson Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lawson Road
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1820 ft · 50 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on Zion City Road
1957 ft · 1 min · Zion City Road
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Turn left onto Tarrant Huffman Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Tarrant Huffman Road
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Continue on 96th Street North
1955 ft · 41 sec · 96th Street North
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Continue on Red Lane Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Red Lane Road
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Turn right onto Parkway East
126 m · 11 sec · Parkway East
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Continue on Parkway East
69 m · 6 sec · Parkway East
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Continue on Roebuck Parkway
160 m · 13 sec · Roebuck Parkway
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Turn left onto Gadsden Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Gadsden Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Glenn Avenue
116 m · 19 sec · Glenn Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
577 ft · 29 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right
60 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athens and Trussville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65 South
Merge slight left
83.2 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Athens and Sunny near Trussville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Trussville?
The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Athens and 50.8 miles from Trussville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Athens and Sunny near Trussville.
Stop Ideas Near Good Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Good Hope.
Birmingham
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Trussville. Straight-line distance: 84.31 mi (135.68 km).
#1 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trussville
City in Jefferson and St.
| Population | 23,048 |
| Coordinates | 33.6198300, -86.6088800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trussville (-86.60888, 33.61983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $14.16 | $28.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $21.24 | $42.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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