How far is Luverne, AL from Petrey, AL?
The driving distance from Luverne, AL to Petrey, AL is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
American town in Crenshaw County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Luverne and Petrey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luverne and Petrey.
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Start on Forest Avenue
23 m · 10 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Petrey Highway
5.8 mi · 14 min · Petrey Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Petrey Highway
4.5 mi · 11 min · Petrey Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Petrey Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Luverne and Petrey.
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.
Petrey Highway
Turn left onto Petrey Highway
5.82 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Luverne and Partly Sunny near Petrey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Luverne to Petrey?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Luverne and 5.7 miles from Petrey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Luverne and Partly Sunny near Petrey.
Stop Ideas Near Rutledge
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 Rutledge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Luverne and Petrey. Straight-line distance: 9.71 mi (15.63 km).
#1 Luverne
City in Alabama
| Population | 2,703 |
| Coordinates | 31.7165500, -86.2638500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Petrey
Human settlement in Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 57 |
| Coordinates | 31.8487600, -86.2077400 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petrey (-86.20774, 31.84876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
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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