Origin
Birmingham, AL
Morning in Birmingham on Monday
Local time
7:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Elberta, AL
Drive Time
5h 9m
Distance
264.6 mi
426 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 56m
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6 AM
5h 10m
8 AM
5h 37m
10 AM
5h 19m
12 PM
5h 16m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 35m
8 PM
5h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Birmingham, AL
Kelly
Elberta, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Elberta, AL covers 264.6 miles and takes about 5h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, County Road 87, CR 99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 201.4 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.3 miles from Birmingham, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 9m highway drive covering 264.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and County Road 87. The longest continuous stretch is about 201.4 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 201.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and County Road 87. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 11; US 78 / 1st Avenue North.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 9m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 11; US 78 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 11; US 78 / 1st Avenue North
Turn right onto US 11; US 78 / 1st Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North
Turn right onto US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South: Montgomery
Navigation decision point
Toward I 65 South: Montgomery
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
203.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
Take the exit toward SR 21: Atmore, Uriah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 57
Toward SR 21: Atmore, Uriah
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Birmingham, AL to Elberta, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Uriah along the way.
Uriah
203.4 mi in
|
~3h 42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 201.4 mi | 3h 39m |
| County Road 87 | 21.5 mi | 29m |
| CR 99 | 15 mi | 20m |
| FL 97 | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| AL 21 | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Old Pensacola Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Barrineau Park Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| 1st Avenue North | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 201.4 mi, about 3h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Elberta, AL.
1
Start on 24th Street North
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
24th Street North
2
Turn right onto US 11; US 78
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue North
3
Turn right onto US 11; US 78
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
9th Street North
4
Turn right onto US 11; US 78
439 ft
·
8 sec
·
3rd Avenue North
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 65 South: Montgomery
6
Merge onto I 65
201 mi
·
3 hr 39 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 57
Toward SR 21: Atmore, Uriah
8
Turn left onto AL 21
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
AL 21
9
Continue on FL 97
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
FL 97
10
Turn right onto CR 99
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
CR 99
11
Turn left onto CR 99
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
CR 99
12
Turn right onto Barrineau Park Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Barrineau Park Road
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Barrineau Park Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barrineau Park Road
14
Turn right onto CR 112
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Pensacola Road
15
Turn left onto County Road 87
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 87
16
Continue on County Road 87
13 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road 87
17
Turn right onto US 98
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
US 98
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.3 miles from Birmingham, AL, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.4 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.3 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elberta, 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 264.6 miles and 5h 9m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 201.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.3 mi from Birmingham, AL · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.3 miles from Birmingham, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.4 miles.
Arriving in Elberta, AL
The final approach into Elberta, 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 Elberta, AL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.45 one way
$80.90 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $44.37 | $88.73 |
| premium | $4.61 | $48.02 | $96.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.78 | $117.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.78 | $12.70 |
| Efficient EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.15 | $10.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.8 | 1 | $37.04 | $16.93 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Elberta, AL
Morning in Elberta on Monday
Local time
7:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
5h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Elberta, AL covers 264.6 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, County Road 87, CR 99. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.3 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 $40.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 9m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 11; US 78 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Birmingham, AL to Elberta, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Uriah along the way.
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