How far is Southside, AL from Texas, AL?
The driving distance from Southside, AL to Texas, AL is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 00m.
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.
The most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southside and Texas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southside and Texas.
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Start on the route
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-59 South: Birmingham
2313 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 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
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bankhead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southside and Texas.
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 22 West
Continue straight
55.6 mi · 01h 00m
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 Southside and Sunny near Texas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southside to Texas?
The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Southside and 66.8 miles from Texas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 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 $18.35 one way or $36.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southside and Sunny near Texas.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
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 Birmingham.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southside and Texas. Straight-line distance: 94.95 mi (152.8 km).
#1 Southside
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9,046 |
| Coordinates | 33.9245400, -86.0224700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Texas
Texas is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9298300, -87.6786300 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bankhead Highway (-87.67863, 33.929828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $18.35 | $36.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $22.43 | $44.87 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $27.53 | $55.07 |
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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