How far is Slocomb, AL from Texas, AL?

The driving distance from Slocomb, AL to Texas, AL is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.47 mi
04h 20m
Flight
229.66 mi
369.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.66 mi
Kilometers
369.61 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.47 mi
Kilometers
428.85 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Texas
Sat, May 23, 4:55 PM CDT
Return by in Slocomb
Sat, May 23, 9:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slocomb
2026-05-23T12:34
Arrive Texas
Sat, May 23, 4:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slocomb
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Slocomb
132.3 mi
02h 10m
To Texas
134.2 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Slocomb and Texas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Slocomb and Texas.

  1. 1

    Start on North Morris Street

    68 m · 15 sec · North Morris Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lawrence Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Lawrence Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    2012 ft · 40 sec · Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Dalton Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Dalton Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

    8.4 mi · 15 min · College Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto South US Highway 231

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 231

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

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    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    2938 ft · 1 min

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    1.2 km · 1 min

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    859 ft · 15 sec

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    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    36.1 mi · 43 min

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    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

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    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

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    Merge slight left

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min

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    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

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    Take the exit slight right toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge

    1672 ft · 40 sec

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    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    Turn slight right

    56 m · 8 sec

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    Turn slight right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bankhead Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Slocomb and Texas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
92.8 mi · 35%
South US Highway 231
77.2 mi · 29%
I 22 West
56.8 mi · 21%
College Street
8.4 mi · 3%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
North Dalton Street
2.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

92.5 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
229.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
02h 10m from Slocomb
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Slocomb and Showers And Thunderstorms near Texas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Slocomb to Texas?

The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Slocomb and 134.2 miles from Texas.

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

The direct path is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Slocomb and Showers And Thunderstorms near Texas.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slocomb and Texas. Straight-line distance: 229.66 mi (369.61 km).

Slocomb

#1 Slocomb

City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States

Population1,929
Coordinates31.1082300, -85.5943800
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
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#2 Texas

Texas is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9298300, -87.6786300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: North Morris Street (-85.59497, 31.108221)
End: Bankhead Highway (-87.67863, 33.929828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.59 L · about $35.60
Round trip
$71.20
18.8 gal · 71.18 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.60 $71.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.03 $80.07
Premium $4.63 $43.48 $86.95
Diesel $5.42 $50.90 $101.80

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Slocomb and Texas. The current time is 12:34:22.

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.