Trip from Dadeville, AL to Birmingham, AL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US 231, US 280, Red Mountain Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 42.4 miles from Dadeville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Dadeville, AL to Birmingham, AL?

The route from Dadeville, AL to Birmingham, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

84.7 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 41m ★

6 AM

1h 49m

8 AM

2h 5m

10 AM

1h 54m

12 PM

1h 53m

3 PM

1h 55m

5 PM

2h 4m

8 PM

1h 44m

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 Dadeville, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 231, US 280, Red Mountain Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.8 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.84 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.

Midpoint

42.4 miles from Dadeville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 84.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 84.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 231 and US 280. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.8 miles on US 231.

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

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 231 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and US 280. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 81.7 miles in near US 280.

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 1h 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 81.7 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5

81.7 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | US 280

Take the exit onto US 280 toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

6

84.1 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North

8

84.2 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 11 South

5

84.2 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | US 11 / 1st Avenue North

Turn left onto US 11 / 1st Avenue North

Navigation decision point

5

84.4 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | 24th Street North

Turn right onto 24th Street North

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 231	42.8 mi	57m
US 280	38.9 mi	46m
Red Mountain Expressway	2.1 mi	2m
North Broadnax Street	0.4 mi	<1m
24th Street North	0.3 mi	<1m
1st Avenue North	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 231 — 42.8 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AL 49

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Broadnax Street

2

Turn left onto US 280; AL 49

13 mi · 15 min · US 280; AL 49

3

Continue on US 280; AL 22

26 mi · 30 min · US 280; AL 22

4

Continue on US 231; US 280

43 mi · 57 min · US 231; US 280

Use the straight lane.

5

Take the exit onto US 280

0.4 mi · 29 sec · US 280

Toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

6

Merge onto US 31; US 280

2.1 mi · 2 min · Red Mountain Expressway

7

Take the exit

484 ft · 11 sec

Toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight left at fork

274 ft · 12 sec

Toward US 11 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Turn left onto US 11

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 1st Avenue North

10

Turn right onto 24th Street North

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 24th Street North

11

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 42.4 miles from Dadeville, AL, or about 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 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 19 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.4 miles or 51m 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 31m

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 Dadeville, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dadeville, AL

This is one driving day of about 84.7 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Dadeville, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 231 for about 42.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.4 mi from Dadeville, AL · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Childersburg, AL

42 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

Alexander City, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sylacauga, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from Dadeville, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Camellia Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dadeville, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12563071114

Visit website

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Birmingham, Alabama

1.4 mi

Jim Bob's Chicken Fingers

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Alexander City, Alabama

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

June Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 84.7

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Two Ghosts Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dadeville, Alabama

0.1 mi

Cala Coffee Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

0.5 mi

The Camellia Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dadeville, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12563071114

Visit website

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057773070

Visit website

Little Caesars Pizza

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+12059910971

Visit website

Jim Bob's Chicken Fingers

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 12.1

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12562153998

Visit website

Subway

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 12.1

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+12563290070

Visit website

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+12057148066

Visit website

Shiki Birmingham

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 78.7

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057835222

Visit website

Johnny's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.7

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+12058022711

Visit website

June Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Two Ghosts Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Dadeville, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12567909785

Visit website

Cala Coffee Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12056321040

Visit website

East 59 Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12055736103

Visit website

Prevail Union | BHM

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12056490947

Visit website

Cala Coffee Cahaba Heights

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.7

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12056321040

Visit website

Daysol Coffee Lab

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Alicia's Coffee LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12055830926

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 12.1

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 72.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 12.1

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 12.1

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Flo Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 42.4

Oak Grove, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883568911

Visit website

Loop Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 66.6

Chelsea, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883856671

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 12.1

Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 42.4

Sylacauga, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

McWane Science Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12057148300

Visit website

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12052542025

Visit website

Vulcan Park and Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12059331409

Visit website

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12054143950

Visit website

Breakout Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 84.7

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 9:45 am–10:30 pm

+12052824798

Visit website

Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12057805656

Visit website

Birmingham Zoo

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 84.7

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12058790409

Visit website

Veterans Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 72.6

Meadowbrook, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12054447777

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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 84.7

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.84 one way

$25.67 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$14.09	$28.18
premium	$4.56	$15.26	$30.51
diesel	$5.61	$18.77	$37.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

1st Avenue South - Tesla Supercharger

Birmingham, AL

Tesla

28 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Birmingham, AL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Winn-Dixie - Tesla Supercharger

Alexander City, AL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lane Parke Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Mountain Brook, AL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Uptown Entertainment District - Tesla Supercharger

Birmingham, AL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target Homewood #T2796

Homewood, AL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Flying J Travel Center 602

Birmingham, AL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

MAPCO 7549

Birmingham, AL

FCN

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 Tesla: 5 eVgo Network: 2 FLO: 1 FCN: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.4	$8.89	$4.07
Efficient EV	21.2	$7.41	$3.39
EV Truck/SUV	33.9	$11.86	$5.42

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Dadeville, AL

Night in Dadeville on Thursday

Local time

9:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Birmingham, AL

Night in Birmingham on Thursday

Local time

9:16 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

28 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

1h 48m 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 Dadeville, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 231, US 280, Red Mountain Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.4 miles from Dadeville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.79 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 1h 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 81.7 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Dadeville, AL to Birmingham, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Dadeville, AL to Birmingham, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Birmingham, AL

Nearby Places

The Camellia Cafe

June Coffee

The Camellia Cafe

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

Little Caesars Pizza

Jim Bob's Chicken Fingers

Subway

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Shiki Birmingham

Johnny's Restaurant

June Coffee

Two Ghosts Coffee

Cala Coffee Downtown

East 59 Cafe

Prevail Union | BHM

Cala Coffee Cahaba Heights

Daysol Coffee Lab

Alicia's Coffee LLC

Tesla Supercharger

Francis Energy Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Flo Charging Station

Loop Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

McWane Science Center

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Vulcan Park and Museum

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Breakout Games

Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens

Birmingham Zoo

Veterans Park

National Parks Near This Route

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dadeville, AL

Birmingham, AL

Same local time

28 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 48m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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