Origin
Birmingham, AL
Morning in Birmingham on Thursday
Local time
11:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Springville, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Springville, AL
Nicholas Derio Palacios
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Birmingham to Springville, you are looking at a straightforward 28.5-mile journey that takes about 34 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough to handle without any overnight stops. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major corridors, primarily utilizing I-59, Messer Airport Highway, and State Route 174. With an estimated fuel cost of only $4, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Southeast. Since the trip is so brief, it offers the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule permits without needing extensive logistical planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 23.7 miles along I-59. Expect a functional, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding, scenic tour. The transition from the urban environment of Birmingham to the more localized transit of State Route 174 happens smoothly as you near your destination. Because the bulk of the drive is interstate-based, you can anticipate consistent speeds and a direct path that prioritizes utility over complexity.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Avenue North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
905 ft
609 ft
Total Climb
418 ft
Total Descent
306 ft
Highest Point
905 ft
~22.4 mi in
Elevation Range
296 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Springville, AL is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Birmingham, AL to Springville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue North | — | — |
| Messer Airport Highway | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
| I 59 North | — | — |
| 174 | — | — |
| State Route 174 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Robinson Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
5th Avenue North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Springville, AL.
1
Start on 24th Street North
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
24th Street North
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
5th Avenue North
3
Keep slight left to continue on 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
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
6
Merge slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 59 North: Gadsden
8
Take the exit slight right toward 174: Springville, Odenville
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
174: Springville, Odenville
9
Turn sharp left onto State Route 174
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 174
10
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Robinson Street
3 ft
·
Robinson Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Springville, AL
Morning in Springville on Thursday
Local time
11:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
27 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
34m 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 Springville, AL covers 28.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Avenue North, Messer Airport Highway, I 20 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 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 $4.30 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.
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Springville, AL is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Birmingham, AL to Springville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Birmingham, AL to Springville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 609 ft to 905 ft elevation with about 418 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
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