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Trip from Brewton, AL to Birmingham, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 40m

Distance

192.1 mi

309 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 28m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m

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

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city in Alabama, United States

Brewton, 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 192.1-mile drive from Brewton, AL to Birmingham, AL is a straightforward trip best suited for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-65, this highway-focused route offers a direct path through Alabama's Southeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, it's an economical option for a quick journey. You'll encounter just one recommended stop along the way, making it easy to manage your time. This drive is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and a smooth transition between these two Alabama cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

96 miles from Brewton, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 192.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 87% of the drive taking place on major roadways like I-65. The bulk of your journey, a continuous stretch of 166.2 miles on I-65, offers consistent speed and minimal interruptions. While the profile is largely highway-focused, you'll navigate local roads like Douglas Avenue and North Jackson Street as you enter and exit your destinations. This means a steady pace for most of the trip, punctuated by brief periods of urban navigation.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 166.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Douglas Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Belleville Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 40m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Belleville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 24.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Belleville Avenue

Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue

Turn sharp left onto US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
24.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
190.6 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in

Take the exit toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 260B Toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
5
190.7 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North

Turn right onto US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 166.2 mi 3h
Douglas Avenue 14.2 mi 21m
North Jackson Street 8.1 mi 12m
Jackson 0.8 mi 1m
3rd Avenue North 0.7 mi 1m
US 84 0.6 mi <1m
5th Avenue North 0.5 mi <1m
Saint Joseph Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 166.2 mi, about 3h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bob Teller Drive

177 ft · 9 sec · Bob Teller Drive
2

Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

103 ft · 10 sec · Belleville Avenue
3

Turn sharp left onto US 31

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Saint Joseph Avenue
4

Turn slight left onto US 31

14 mi · 21 min · Douglas Avenue
5

Continue on US 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jackson
6

Continue on US 31

8.1 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 7 sec
8

Turn slight right onto Conecuh County 58

124 ft · 4 sec · Conecuh County 58
9

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

0.6 mi · 39 sec · US 84
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
11

Merge onto I 65

166 mi · 3 hr · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 260B Toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
13

Turn right onto US 11; US 78

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto 19th Street North

0.1 mi · 17 sec · 19th Street North
15

Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

0.5 mi · 50 sec · 5th Avenue North
16

Turn right onto 24th Street North

46 ft · 1 sec · 24th Street North
17

Arrive at destination

24th Street North

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour and 40-minute duration, this drive is easily accomplished in one day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time in Birmingham, or a mid-morning start to avoid any potential rush hour congestion. With only one stop suggested and the longest stretch on I-65 being over 160 miles, plan your fueling and rest breaks strategically. A good tip is to fill up before leaving Brewton, as you'll have a substantial distance to cover before needing to refuel again.

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 96 miles from Brewton, AL, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.2 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 42 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 1m

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 Brewton, 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 Brewton, AL

This is one driving day of about 192.1 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Brewton, 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 166.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96 mi from Brewton, AL · 1h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, AL

96 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.

Popular next leg

Montgomery, AL to Birmingham, AL

91.1 mi · 1h 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Andalusia, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Millbrook, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96 miles from Brewton, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166.2 miles.

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.

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.

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 192.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.01 one way

$58.02 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $31.85 $63.70
premium $4.56 $34.48 $68.96
diesel $5.61 $42.41 $84.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Brewton, Alabama

InCharge

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Alabaster, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Evergreen, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Montgomery, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Prattville, Alabama

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Prattville, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Red E Charging Station

Prattville, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Other: 7 Tesla Destination: 5 Tesla: 4 ChargePoint: 3 InCharge: 2 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.6 0 $20.17 $9.22
Efficient EV 48 0 $16.81 $7.68
EV Truck/SUV 76.8 0 $26.89 $12.29

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brewton, AL

Evening in Brewton on Thursday

Local time

8:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Birmingham, AL

Evening in Birmingham on Thursday

Local time

8:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°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

3 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

3h 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 Brewton, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 192.1 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Douglas Avenue, North Jackson Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96 miles from Brewton, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.01 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 40m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Belleville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 24.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brewton, AL to Birmingham, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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