How far is Riverside, AL from Gurley, AL?
The driving distance from Riverside, AL to Gurley, AL is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Blount County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Gurley.
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Start on the route
3.5 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
13.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
45 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Remlap Drive
1106 ft · 49 sec · Remlap Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Compton Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Old Compton Road
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Turn right onto Red Valley Road
28 m · 4 sec · Red Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Gurley.
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.
Longest stretch
Continue straight
13.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Riverside and Partly Sunny near Gurley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Gurley?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Allgood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Riverside and 13.5 miles from Gurley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Riverside and Partly Sunny near Gurley.
Stop Ideas Near Allgood
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 Allgood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Gurley. Straight-line distance: 21.75 mi (35.01 km).
#1 Riverside
Town in St.
| Population | 2,376 |
| Coordinates | 34.0676000, -86.4933200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gurley (-86.63777, 33.77649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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