Alabama → Georgia · Interstate 65 / Interstate 20
The night-time return from Birmingham, Alabama, to Atlanta, Georgia, deserves its own protocol: anti-glare driving glasses on, dashboard light dimmed to the lowest setting, and well-lit truck stops pre-identified as candidate rest stops. The 266 km (165 miles) of Interstate 65 / Interstate 20 and the 2h 32m of driving cross zones with patchy cellular coverage during the small hours. Approximate refuel cost on the way back stays at $22.26 for the 24.2 liters (6.4 gallons) consumed. Forecast reimbursement for the night leg holds at $114.38 applying the prevailing $0.43/km — without an automatic night premium in the IRS standard mileage rate (2025) table. If the company pays night-driving overtime, open a separate line on the Clara receipt: the payroll integration already recognizes the entry.