Origin
Minor, AL
Night in Minor on Friday
Local time
11:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minor, 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
15m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minor, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
Minor, AL to Birmingham, AL is 9.5 miles and takes about 15m via I 20, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, making it a straightforward connection between two points in the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive, predominantly on the interstate, that's ideal for a quick transit or a brief excursion. With only 15 minutes estimated travel time, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 34% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on I 20, indicating a good portion of the route involves faster travel. You'll navigate using I 20, Birmingport Road, and 20th Street Ensley, suggesting a transition from interstate speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' so be prepared for shifts in speed and road type.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 3.3 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 early in the drive near McDonald Chapel Road.
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 9.5 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: near the start (McDonald Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
McDonald Chapel Road
Turn right onto McDonald Chapel Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m 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 Minor, AL and Birmingham, AL, road signs point toward 17Th Street North and Downtown.
17Th Street North
7.8 mi in
|
~12m
Downtown
7.8 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Birmingport Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 20th Street Ensley | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| McDonald Chapel Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 19th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 3.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minor, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on Central Avenue
128 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto McDonald Chapel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McDonald Chapel Road
3
Turn left onto AL 269
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Birmingport Road
4
Continue on AL 269
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
20th Street Ensley
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge onto I 20; I 59
3.3 mi
·
3 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
$1.43 one way
$2.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Night in Birmingham on Friday
Local time
11:10 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
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
15m 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 Minor, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 9.5 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Birmingport Road, 20th Street Ensley. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Minor, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.43 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 9.5 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: near the start (McDonald Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Minor, 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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