How far is Texas, AL from Gordo, AL?
The driving distance from Texas, AL to Gordo, AL is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texas and Gordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texas and Gordo.
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Start on Bankhead Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Bankhead Highway
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Turn left onto Old Glen Allen Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Glen Allen Road
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
13.7 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
60 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Gordo Road Southwest
28.9 mi · 40 min · Gordo Road Southwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
1194 ft · 34 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1010 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
35 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Texas and Gordo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Gordo Road Southwest
Turn straight onto Gordo Road Southwest
28.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Texas and Sunny near Gordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texas to Gordo?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Texas and 26.5 miles from Gordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Texas and Sunny near Gordo.
Stop Ideas Near Fayette
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 Fayette.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texas and Gordo. Straight-line distance: 44.06 mi (70.9 km).
#1 Texas
Texas is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9298300, -87.6786300 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gordo
Town in Pickens County, Alabama
| Population | 1,594 |
| Coordinates | 33.3201200, -87.9028000 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gordo (-87.9028, 33.32012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.13 | $20.25 |
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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