Origin
Hazel Green, AL
Afternoon in Hazel Green on Saturday
Local time
3:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazel Green, AL to Birmingham, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
115.1 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazel Green, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hazel Green, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 115.1 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. 231, Memorial Parkway Northwest, I-565 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.38 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
57.5 miles from Hazel Green, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. 231 | — | — |
| Memorial Parkway Northwest | — | — |
| I-565 West | — | — |
| I 65 | — | — |
| I 65 South | — | — |
| I 22 West | — | — |
| Montgomery | — | — |
| 17th Street North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
U.S. 231
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Green, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on U.S. 231
12 mi
·
13 min
·
U.S. 231
2
Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway Northwest
3
Take the exit slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
4
Keep slight right to continue on I-565 West
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I-565 West
5
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
19 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 South: Birmingham
8
Merge slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 22 West: Memphis
11
Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Montgomery
12
Merge slight left
3.6 mi
·
4 min
13
Take the exit slight left toward 17th Street North, Downtown
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street North, Downtown
14
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
15
Turn right onto 19th Street North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
19th Street North
16
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
5th Avenue North
17
Turn right onto 24th Street North
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
24th Street North
18
Arrive at your destination
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 57.5 miles from Hazel Green, AL, or about 54m into the drive.
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 25 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 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 1h 29m
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 Hazel Green, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hazel Green, AL
This is one driving day of about 115.1 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hazel Green, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Hazel Green, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.38 one way
$34.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.41 | $50.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.09 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.07 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.11 | $7.37 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Birmingham, AL
Afternoon in Birmingham on Saturday
Local time
3:34 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
27 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 49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
115.1 mi in 1h 49m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: U.S. 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hazel Green, AL to Birmingham, AL is easy. At 1h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hazel Green, AL to Birmingham, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 115.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hazel Green, AL to Birmingham, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Birmingham, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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