How far is Trussville, AL from Five Points East, AL?
The driving distance from Trussville, AL to Five Points East, AL is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trussville and Five Points East.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trussville and Five Points East.
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Start on the route
60 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Street
35 m · 7 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto South Chalkville Road
117 m · 12 sec · South Chalkville Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Gadsden Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Gadsden Highway
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Turn left
1747 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
1038 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
3007 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78
2769 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Crestwood Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Crestwood Boulevard
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Continue on Crestwood Boulevard
158 m · 15 sec · Crestwood Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crestwood Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trussville and Five Points East.
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.
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
2.82 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Trussville and Sunny near Five Points East.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trussville to Five Points East?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Trussville and 5.5 miles from Five Points East.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trussville and Sunny near Five Points East.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trussville and Five Points East. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.51 km).
#1 Trussville
City in Jefferson and St.
| Population | 23,048 |
| Coordinates | 33.6198300, -86.6088800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Five Points East
Five Points East is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5312200, -86.7086000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Five Points East (-86.7086, 33.53122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
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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