How far is Gurley, AL from Armstead, AL?

The driving distance from Gurley, AL to Armstead, AL is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.03 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.76 mi
15.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.76 mi
Kilometers
15.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.03 mi
Kilometers
20.97 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Armstead
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM CDT
Return by in Gurley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gurley
2026-04-18T11:57
Arrive Armstead
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gurley
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Locust Fork
AL

Town

From Gurley
6.5 mi
00h 11m
To Armstead
6.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gurley and Armstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gurley and Armstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Red Valley Road

    28 m · 6 sec · Red Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Compton Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Old Compton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Remlap Drive

    1106 ft · 49 sec · Remlap Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Old State Road 75

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Old State Road 75

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old State Road 75

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gurley and Armstead.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Remlap Drive
6.13 mi · 47%
Old State Road 75
1.13 mi · 9%
Old Compton Road
0.75 mi · 6%
Red Valley Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Remlap Drive

Continue straight

5.92 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Fork
00h 11m from Gurley
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gurley and Partly Sunny near Armstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gurley to Armstead?

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Locust Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Gurley and 6.5 miles from Armstead.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gurley and Partly Sunny near Armstead.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Fork

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Locust Fork and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Nectar Town Hall

Cleveland , AL
14795 AL-160, Cleveland, AL 35049
Rating 3.0/5 7 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Fork.

RAIL

Birmingham

47 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

78 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

117 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

118 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gurley and Armstead. Straight-line distance: 9.76 mi (15.71 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Gurley

Town

Population820
Coordinates33.7764900, -86.6377700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
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#2 Armstead

Armstead is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8820400, -86.5247100
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Gurley (-86.63777, 33.77649)
End: Armstead (-86.52471, 33.88204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.48
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.74 $3.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.63 $2.13 $4.26
Diesel $5.42 $2.49 $4.98

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gurley and Armstead. The current time is 11:57:12.

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.