How far is Texas, AL from Lake Purdy, AL?

The driving distance from Texas, AL to Lake Purdy, AL is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.08 mi
01h 38m
Flight
66.97 mi
107.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.97 mi
Kilometers
107.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.08 mi
Kilometers
128.88 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Purdy
Thu, Apr 16, 10:25 AM CDT
Return by in Texas
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texas
2026-04-16T08:47
Arrive Lake Purdy
Thu, Apr 16, 10:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dora
AL

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

From Texas
40 mi
00h 49m
To Lake Purdy
40.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texas and Lake Purdy.

  1. 1

    Start on Bankhead Highway

    920 ft · 20 sec · Bankhead Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bankhead Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brook Highland Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Brook Highland Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Brook Highland Drive

    959 ft · 48 sec · Brook Highland Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hampton Place

    742 ft · 36 sec · Hampton Place

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Somerset Lane

    897 ft · 45 sec · Somerset Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ashford Lane

    65 m · 9 sec · Ashford Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ashford Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bankhead Highway
60.2 mi · 75%
US 280 East
7.89 mi · 10%
I 65 South
3.96 mi · 5%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.52 mi · 3%
I 20 East
1.21 mi · 2%
Brook Highland Parkway
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bankhead Highway

Merge slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dora
00h 49m from Texas
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Texas and Sunny near Lake Purdy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Texas to Lake Purdy?

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Dora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Texas and 40.1 miles from Lake Purdy.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 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 Lake Purdy.

Stop Ideas Near Dora

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dora and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
West Jefferson Town Hall
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

West Jefferson Town Hall

Quinton , AL
7000 W Jefferson Rd, Quinton, AL 35130
Rating 4.6/5 16 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Oakman City Hall

Oakman , AL
8224-8256 Parrish - Oakman Hwy, Oakman, AL 35579
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dora.

RAIL

Birmingham

36 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

74 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

86 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

117 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texas and Lake Purdy. Straight-line distance: 66.97 mi (107.78 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Texas

Texas is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9298300, -87.6786300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Lake Purdy

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America

Population7,857
Coordinates33.4301100, -86.6805400
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Texas (-87.67863, 33.92983)
End: Lake Purdy (-86.68054, 33.43011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $10.72
Round trip
$21.43
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.72 $21.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.05 $24.11
Premium $4.63 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.42 $15.32 $30.65

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Texas and Lake Purdy. The current time is 08:47:35.

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.