Origin
Eutaw, AL
Late night in Eutaw on Thursday
Local time
3:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eutaw, AL to Birmingham, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
87.1 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eutaw, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Eutaw to Birmingham, you are looking at a straightforward 87.1-mile journey through the heart of Alabama. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of roughly $13, it is an economical route for travelers moving between these two Southeast locations. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, providing a consistent and predictable travel experience. Whether you are heading to the city for business or leisure, this path offers a direct connection without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.5 miles from Eutaw, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 87.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 91% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate local segments via Tuscaloosa Street and M.L. King Highway before transitioning to the primary artery of the trip, I-20. The experience is defined by a significant 79.1-mile stretch of uninterrupted interstate driving, which allows you to maintain a steady pace. Because the route is so highway-dependent, you can expect a functional, utilitarian drive rather than a winding backroads excursion. Expect a transition from the smaller-scale local roads near Eutaw into the more rapid, high-traffic environment of the interstate system.
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.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Tuscaloosa Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 11 / Tuscaloosa Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 9 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 (US 11 / Tuscaloosa Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 11 / Tuscaloosa Street
Turn right onto US 11 / Tuscaloosa Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 20; I 59
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
85.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward 17th Street North, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 124D
Toward 17th Street North, Downtown
5
86.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
86.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
19th Street North
Turn right onto 19th Street North
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 79.1 mi | 1h 24m |
| Tuscaloosa Street | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| M L King Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Springfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 79.1 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eutaw, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on US 11
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 11
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tuscaloosa Street
3
Turn left onto CR 208
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
M L King Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; I 59
79 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 124D
Toward 17th Street North, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto 19th Street North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
19th Street North
9
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
5th Avenue North
10
Turn right onto 24th Street North
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
24th Street North
11
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 87.1-mile trek in a single session without needing to schedule formal rest stops, though it is always wise to ensure your tank is ready for the $13 estimated fuel cost before you merge onto I-20. Keep in mind that because the vast majority of your time is spent on the interstate, traffic density will be your biggest factor in travel time. As you approach Birmingham, stay alert for changing highway conditions as you transition from rural stretches into a more urbanized setting. Use this quick transit time to your advantage by planning your arrival to avoid peak congestion hours in the city.
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 43.5 miles from Eutaw, AL, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.1 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 50m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Birmingham, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Eutaw, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eutaw, AL
This is one driving day of about 87.1 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Eutaw, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 79.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.5 mi from Eutaw, AL · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.5 miles from Eutaw, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.1 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.15 one way
$26.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.23 | $38.46 |
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: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
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.
Destination
Birmingham, AL
Late night in Birmingham on Thursday
Local time
3:24 AM
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
30 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 38m 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 Eutaw, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 87.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Tuscaloosa Street, M L King Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.5 miles from Eutaw, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.15 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 38m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 11 / Tuscaloosa Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Eutaw, AL to Birmingham, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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