How far is Collinsville, AL from Rainsville, AL?
The driving distance from Collinsville, AL to Rainsville, AL is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Collinsville and Rainsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collinsville and Rainsville.
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Start on 1st Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
654 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp right
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville
1323 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Collinsville and Rainsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Collinsville and Sunny near Rainsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Collinsville to Rainsville?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Collinsville and 11.2 miles from Rainsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collinsville and Sunny near Rainsville.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Collinsville and Rainsville. Straight-line distance: 15.93 mi (25.63 km).
#1 Collinsville
Town in Alabama
| Population | 1,938 |
| Coordinates | 34.2639800, -85.8605300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rainsville
City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,149 |
| Coordinates | 34.4942500, -85.8477500 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rainsville (-85.84775, 34.49425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
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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