How far is Pleasant Grove, AL from Athens, AL?
The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, AL to Athens, AL is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Grove and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove and Athens.
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Start on 5th Avenue
44 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Road
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Continue on Ensley Pleasant Grove Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Ensley Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn right onto Crawford Street
1415 ft · 46 sec · Crawford Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gary Avenue
2173 ft · 1 min · Gary Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville
45 m · 4 sec
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Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
90 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 72: Athens, Huntsville
1307 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 72 East
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 72 East
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Grove and Athens.
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 North
Merge slight right
90 mi · 01h 37m
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 Pleasant Grove and Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Grove to Athens?
The road trip is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 51.3 miles from Pleasant Grove and 51.1 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.27 one way or $28.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasant Grove and Sunny near Athens.
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
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Grove and Athens. Straight-line distance: 90.61 mi (145.83 km).
#1 Pleasant Grove
City in western Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 10,260 |
| Coordinates | 33.4909400, -86.9702700 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-86.97219, 34.80243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 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 | $14.27 | $28.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $17.45 | $34.91 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
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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