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Trip from Boaz, AL to Birmingham, AL

Data updated 46 minutes ago

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

72.3 mi

116 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

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Downtown Boaz, AL, AL

Boaz, AL

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city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Birmingham, AL

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Trip Overview

This 72.3-mile drive from Boaz, AL to Birmingham, AL is a straightforward trip, taking about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Primarily utilizing I 59, it's a highway-focused route that's perfect for a single-day excursion, so no overnight stays are needed. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical option for getting between these two Southeast Alabama locations. You'll find the journey efficient, with a substantial 74% of the drive on highways. This route offers a practical way to travel, emphasizing getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.

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

36.1 miles from Boaz, AL

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

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 72.3-mile journey. The majority of your travel, about 74%, will be on high-speed roads like I 59. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 48.2 miles on I 59, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While the Florida Short Route and 1st Avenue North offer a slight change of pace, the overall character remains that of an efficient, highway-driven route designed for straightforward travel between Boaz and Birmingham.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and Florida Short Route. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bel Air Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.3 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 (Bel Air Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 431 / Florida Short Route): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (AL 77): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bel Air Street

Turn right onto Bel Air Street

Navigation decision point

6
1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 431 / Florida Short Route

Turn sharp right onto US 431 / Florida Short Route

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.8 mi into trip | ~16m in | AL 77

Turn right onto AL 77

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
66.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 11: 1st Avenue North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 132 Toward US 11: 1st Avenue North
8
66.2 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 59 48.2 mi 51m
Florida Short Route 11.7 mi 14m
1st Avenue North 5.7 mi 8m
AL 77 4.7 mi 7m
AL 168 0.9 mi 1m
24th Street North 0.3 mi <1m
North Broad Street 0.1 mi <1m
College Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 59 — 48.2 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boaz, AL and Birmingham, AL.

1

Start on College Avenue

237 ft · 11 sec · College Avenue
2

Turn right onto Bel Air Street

210 ft · 9 sec · Bel Air Street
3

Turn right onto AL 205

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Broad Street
4

Turn left onto AL 168

0.9 mi · 1 min · AL 168
5

Turn sharp right onto US 431

12 mi · 14 min · Florida Short Route
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto AL 77

4.7 mi · 7 min · AL 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I-59 South: Birmingham
8

Merge onto I 59

48 mi · 51 min · I 59
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 132 Toward US 11: 1st Avenue North Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

326 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 11

5.7 mi · 8 min · 1st Avenue North
12

Turn right onto 24th Street North

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 24th Street North
13

Arrive at destination

24th Street North

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of this 1 hour and 26 minute trip, flexibility is your advantage. You can easily complete this 72.3-mile drive in a single day, so consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time in Birmingham. With minimal stops recommended, you can push through the 48.2-mile stretch on I 59 without needing to break for rest. Factor in the $11 fuel cost for budgeting. A practical tip: since much of this drive is on I 59, be aware of potential traffic slowdowns as you approach the Birmingham metropolitan area, especially during peak commuting hours.

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 36.1 miles from Boaz, AL, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.2 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 72.3 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.1 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Birmingham, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Boaz, 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 Boaz, AL

This is one driving day of about 72.3 miles and 1h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boaz, 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 59 for about 48.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.1 mi from Boaz, AL · 44m into the drive

city in Alabama, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oneonta, AL

36 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

Hoover, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oneonta, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Boaz, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Birmingham, AL

The final approach into Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, 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 near mile 72.3
View on nps.gov
Freedom Riders National Monument

Freedom Riders National Monument

National Monument

In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 22.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.92 one way

$21.84 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $11.99 $23.97
premium $4.56 $12.98 $25.95
diesel $5.61 $15.96 $31.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.7 0 $7.59 $3.47
Efficient EV 18.1 0 $6.33 $2.89
EV Truck/SUV 28.9 0 $10.12 $4.63

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 1 hour from now

Origin

Boaz, AL

Evening in Boaz on Tuesday

Local time

5:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Birmingham, AL

Evening in Birmingham on Tuesday

Local time

5:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

85°F

Oneonta, AL

36 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

3 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 26m 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 Boaz, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 72.3 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 59, Florida Short Route, 1st Avenue North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 miles from Boaz, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.92 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 72.3 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 (Bel Air Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 431 / Florida Short Route): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (AL 77): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Boaz, AL to Birmingham, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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