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Trip from Chalkville, AL to Birmingham, AL

Drive Time

22m

Distance

13.7 mi

22 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

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Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m ★

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chalkville, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 13.7 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 1st Avenue North, Old Springville Road Northeast, Springville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on 1st Avenue North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.09 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

6.9 miles from Chalkville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 13.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
1st Avenue North is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

878 ft 605 ft

Total Climb

52 ft

Total Descent

321 ft

Highest Point

878 ft

Elevation Range

273 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

3
5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 59 South: Birmingham

Navigation decision point

Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
3
6 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 59

Merge onto I 59

Merge point - match speed before joining

7
7.6 mi into trip | ~12m 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
7.7 mi into trip | ~12m 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
4
13.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | 24th Street North

Turn right onto 24th Street North

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
1st Avenue North 5.7 mi 8m
Old Springville Road Northeast 2.5 mi 4m
Springville Road 1.6 mi 2m
I 59 1.6 mi 1m
Parkway East 1.4 mi 2m
24th Street North 0.3 mi <1m
Roebuck Parkway 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 1st Avenue North — 5.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Old Springville Road Northeast

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Springville Road Northeast
2

Continue on Springville Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Springville Road
3

Turn left onto AL 75

1.4 mi · 2 min · Parkway East
4

Continue on AL 75

226 ft · 5 sec · Parkway East
5

Continue on AL 75

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Roebuck Parkway
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
7

Merge onto I 59

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 59
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 132 Toward US 11: 1st Avenue North Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

326 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 11

5.7 mi · 8 min · 1st Avenue North
11

Turn right onto 24th Street North

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 24th Street North
12

Arrive at destination

24th Street North

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 6.9 miles from Chalkville, AL, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.7 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 13.7 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6.9 miles or 11m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 19m

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 Chalkville, 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 Chalkville, AL

This is one driving day of about 13.7 miles and 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chalkville, 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 1st Avenue North for about 5.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.9 mi from Chalkville, AL · 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hoover, AL

7 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

Hoover, AL to Birmingham, AL

11.9 mi · 15m

Pacing Suggestions

Hoover, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hoover, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.9 miles from Chalkville, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.09 one way

$4.19 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $2.30 $4.59
premium $4.61 $2.49 $4.97
diesel $5.64 $3.04 $6.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
EV Truck/SUV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 21 hours ago

Origin

Chalkville, AL

Evening in Chalkville on Sunday

Local time

5:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 10:57AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 10:52AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Destination

Birmingham, AL

Evening in Birmingham on Sunday

Local time

5:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 10:57AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 10:52AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Along the Route

84°F

Hoover, AL

7 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

1 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

22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chalkville, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 13.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Avenue North, Old Springville Road Northeast, Springville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Chalkville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.09 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 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chalkville, AL to Birmingham, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 605 ft to 878 ft elevation with about 52 ft of total climbing.

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