Origin
Birmingham, AL
Evening in Birmingham on Sunday
Local time
5:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Chalkville, AL
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Chalkville, AL covers 13.7 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 59, Messer Airport Highway, Old Springville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on I 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.8 miles from Birmingham, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Chalkville, AL covers 13.7 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Avenue North.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 13.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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5th Avenue North
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
6
3.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
7
3.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 59
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 North: Gadsden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 59 North: Gadsden
7
7.7 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward Roebuck Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 134
Toward Roebuck Parkway
5
7.9 mi into trip
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~11m in
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AL 75 / Roebuck Parkway
Turn left onto AL 75 / Roebuck Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Birmingham, AL to Chalkville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
Atlanta
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Messer Airport Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Old Springville Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Springville Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Parkway East | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Roebuck Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 20 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Chalkville, AL.
1
Start on 24th Street North
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
24th Street North
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
188 ft
·
3 sec
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5th Avenue North
3
Keep slight left at fork onto 5th Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Avenue North
4
Continue on Messer Airport Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Messer Airport Highway
Use the none lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 20; I 59
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 20; I 59
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 59
Toward I 59 North: Gadsden
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 134
Toward Roebuck Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto AL 75
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Roebuck Parkway
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on AL 75
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Parkway East
Use the none lane.
11
Turn right onto Springville Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Springville Road
12
Continue on Old Springville Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Springville Road
Use the none lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Old Springville Road Northeast
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.8 miles from Birmingham, AL, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13.7 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.8 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chalkville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Birmingham, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Birmingham, AL
This is one driving day of about 13.7 miles and 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Birmingham, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 59 for about 4.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.8 mi from Birmingham, AL · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.8 miles from Birmingham, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chalkville, AL
The final approach into Chalkville, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chalkville, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| premium | $4.61 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Chalkville, AL
Evening in Chalkville on Sunday
Local time
5:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Chalkville, AL covers 13.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 59, Messer Airport Highway, Old Springville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Birmingham, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 13.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Birmingham, AL to Chalkville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
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