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Trip from Birmingham, AL to Holtville, AL

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

77 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Holtville, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Birmingham, AL to Holtville, AL covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, 7th Street South, AL 143 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.8 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.63 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

38.5 miles from Birmingham, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 77 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and 7th Street South. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.8 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 15 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 53.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and 7th Street South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | 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 | I 65

Merge onto I 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward 31, 22: Clanton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 205 Toward 31, 22: Clanton
8
56.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward 31, 22

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 205 Toward 31, 22

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 Holtville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 22: Clanton along the way.

22: Clanton

55.9 mi in | ~1h 3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 53.8 mi 59m
7th Street South 8.6 mi 12m
AL 143 6.1 mi 10m
AL 111 5.6 mi 9m
1st Avenue North 1.4 mi 2m
24th Street North 0.3 mi <1m
Hogan Road 0.1 mi <1m
9th Street North 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 53.8 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Holtville, 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

54 mi · 59 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 205 Toward 31, 22: Clanton
8

Keep slight left at fork

167 ft · 7 sec
Exit 205 Toward 31, 22
9

Turn left onto US 31; AL 22

8.6 mi · 12 min · 7th Street South
10

Turn left onto AL 143

6.1 mi · 10 min · AL 143
11

Turn left onto AL 111

5.6 mi · 9 min · AL 111
12

Turn right onto Hogan Road

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Hogan Road
13

Turn left onto Whatley Drive

425 ft · 23 sec · Whatley Drive
14

Turn left

0.3 mi · 1 min
15

Arrive at destination

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 38.5 miles from Birmingham, AL, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.8 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 77 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.5 miles or 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holtville, 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 77 miles and 1h 40m.

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 65 for about 53.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.5 mi from Birmingham, AL · 44m into the drive

city in Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

39 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbiana, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Birmingham, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Holtville, AL

The final approach into Holtville, 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 Holtville, AL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.63 one way

$23.26 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.77 $25.53
premium $4.56 $13.82 $27.64
diesel $5.61 $17.00 $34.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.1 0 $8.08 $3.70
Efficient EV 19.3 0 $6.74 $3.08
EV Truck/SUV 30.8 0 $10.78 $4.93

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Birmingham, AL

Night in Birmingham on Tuesday

Local time

10:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Holtville, AL

Night in Holtville on Tuesday

Local time

10:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Columbiana, AL

39 mi in

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

31 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

1h 40m 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 Holtville, AL covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, 7th Street South, AL 143. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.5 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 $11.63 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 straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Birmingham, AL to Holtville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 22: Clanton along the way.

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