How far is Failetown, AL from Fulton, AL?
The driving distance from Failetown, AL to Fulton, AL is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Failetown and Fulton.
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Start on Wood Bluff Road
27 m · 9 sec · Wood Bluff Road
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Continue on Wood Bluff Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Wood Bluff Road
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Continue on Tallahatta Springs Road
16.7 mi · 40 min · Tallahatta Springs Road
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Continue straight
664 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp right
36 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Main Street Circle
14 m · 2 sec · Main Street Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Failetown and Fulton.
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.
Tallahatta Springs Road
Continue on Tallahatta Springs Road
16.7 mi · 00h 40m
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 Failetown and Sunny near Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Failetown to Fulton?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Failetown and 14.8 miles from Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Failetown and Sunny near Fulton.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasville
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 Thomasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Failetown and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 19.52 mi (31.41 km).
#1 Failetown
Ghost town in Clarke County, Alabama
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9279300, -88.0164000 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fulton
Town in Alabama
| Population | 242 |
| Coordinates | 31.7884900, -87.7272200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street Circle (-87.727267, 31.788588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.79 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
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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