Origin
Birmingham, AL
Late night in Birmingham on Friday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Concord, AL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Birmingham, AL
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Concord, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Concord, AL covers 16.3 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, Warrior River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Concord, AL covers 16.3 miles and takes about 24m, 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 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 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 around 0.1 miles in near 6th Avenue North.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (6th Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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6th Avenue North
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 261C
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 115
Toward Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hueytown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Hueytown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Birmingham, AL to Concord, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Hueytown along the way.
Hueytown
10.6 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Warrior River Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 65 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Valley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rock Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 8.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Concord, AL.
1
Start on 24th Street North
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
24th Street North
2
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Avenue North
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 65 North
4
Merge onto I 65
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 65
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 261C
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Merge onto I 20; I 59
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 115
Toward Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Hueytown
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Valley Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Valley Road
10
Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
11
Continue on Warrior River Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Warrior River Road
12
Turn right onto Rock Creek Road
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rock Creek Road
13
Arrive at destination
Rock Creek Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Concord, AL
Late night in Concord on Friday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 Concord, AL covers 16.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, Warrior River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 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 $2.46 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (6th Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Birmingham, AL to Concord, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Hueytown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
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