Origin
Birmingham, AL
Evening in Birmingham on Thursday
Local time
5:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Horton, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Horton, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Horton, AL covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 75, Pinson Valley Parkway, I 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.4 miles on AL 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 58.8 miles, with most of the trip on AL 75 and Pinson Valley Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.4 miles on AL 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 75 and Pinson Valley Parkway. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; near the start (5th Avenue North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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5th Avenue North
Keep slight right at fork onto 5th Avenue North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 128
Toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward AL 79
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward AL 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 75 | 43.4 mi | 1h 4m |
| Pinson Valley Parkway | 10.4 mi | 16m |
| I 20 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Vanderbilt Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| AL 151 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tallapoosa Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 75
— 43.4 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Horton, 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
·
5th Avenue North
3
Keep slight right at fork onto 5th Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
5th Avenue North
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 20, I 59: Gadsden, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 20; I 59
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20; I 59
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 128
Toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward AL 79
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto AL 79
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Tallapoosa Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on AL 79
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Vanderbilt Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on AL 79
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Pinson Valley Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto AL 151
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
AL 151
13
Continue on AL 75
11 mi
·
15 min
·
AL 75
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on AL 75
32 mi
·
48 min
·
AL 75
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left
139 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Birmingham, AL · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Birmingham, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Horton, AL
The final approach into Horton, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.88 one way
$17.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Horton, AL
Evening in Horton on Thursday
Local time
5:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Oneonta, AL
29 mi in
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
26 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 29m 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 Horton, AL covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 75, Pinson Valley Parkway, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 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 $8.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; near the start (5th Avenue North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Birmingham, AL to Horton, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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