Origin
Hueytown, AL
Afternoon in Hueytown on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hueytown, 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
20m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hueytown, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
Hueytown, AL to Birmingham, AL is 14 miles and takes about 20m via I 20, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, making it a quick hop between two points in the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, ideal for a brief journey. It’s a straightforward route that doesn't require much planning, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Consider this a simple connection rather than a destination-focused road trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route features a 60% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 14 miles on faster roads like I 20. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.4 miles on I 20, offering a consistent pace for a significant part of the journey. The drive transitions from Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive onto I 20, providing a mix of urban and highway driving. As you approach Birmingham, the character will shift from the approach roads to the city's traffic patterns. It's a practical drive designed for efficiency.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
Turn right onto Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
19th Street North
Turn right onto 19th Street North
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hueytown, AL and Birmingham, AL, road signs point toward 17Th Street North and Downtown.
17Th Street North
12.3 mi in
|
~16m
Downtown
12.3 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| High School Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Valley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 8.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hueytown, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on High School Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
High School Road
2
Turn right onto Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
3
Continue on Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Valley Road
4
Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
507 ft
·
10 sec
·
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Birmingham
6
Merge onto I 20; I 59
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 124D
Toward 17th Street North, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto 19th Street North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
19th Street North
10
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
5th Avenue North
11
Turn right onto 24th Street North
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
24th Street North
12
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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.
Destination
Birmingham, AL
Afternoon in Birmingham on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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
20m 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 Hueytown, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 14 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, 5th Avenue North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Hueytown, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 14 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hueytown, AL and Birmingham, AL, road signs point toward 17Th Street North and Downtown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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