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Trip from Munford, AL to Birmingham, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

56.8 mi

91 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Munford, AL, AL

Munford, AL

Tomás Asurmendi

city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Birmingham, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Munford, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 56.8 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mitchel Street, Jennifer Road, Priebes Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.58 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

28.4 miles from Munford, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 56.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mitchel Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Munford, AL to Birmingham, AL is easy. At 56m 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 Munford, AL to Birmingham, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mitchel Street
Jennifer Road
Priebes Mill Road
1st Avenue South
64th Street South
1st Avenue North
24th Street North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mitchel Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lions Road

72 ft · 2 sec · Lions Road
2

Turn right onto Mitchel Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Mitchel Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Jennifer Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Jennifer Road
4

Turn left onto Priebes Mill Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · Priebes Mill Road
5

Take the ramp sharp left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
6

Merge slight left

49 mi · 53 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward 1st Avenue South

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 1st Avenue South
8

Continue on 64th Street South

0.1 mi · 16 sec · 64th Street South
9

Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

3.9 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue North
10

Turn right onto 24th Street North

0.3 mi · 41 sec · 24th Street North
11

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 28.4 miles from Munford, AL, or about 28m 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 12 miles or 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.4 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Munford, AL.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Munford, AL

This is one driving day of about 56.8 miles and 56m.

At 56.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.4 mi from Munford, AL · 28m into the drive

Downtown Odenville, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Odenville, AL

28 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

Bynum, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Odenville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Munford, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Birmingham, AL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Birmingham, AL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.58 one way

$17.16 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $9.42 $18.83
premium $4.56 $10.19 $20.39
diesel $5.61 $12.54 $25.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17 0 $5.96 $2.73
Efficient EV 14.2 0 $4.97 $2.27
EV Truck/SUV 22.7 0 $7.95 $3.64

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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

Munford, AL

Night in Munford on Wednesday

Local time

11:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Birmingham, AL

Night in Birmingham on Wednesday

Local time

11:21 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

56m 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 Munford, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 56.8 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mitchel Street, Jennifer Road, Priebes Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.4 miles from Munford, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.58 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.
The drive from Munford, AL to Birmingham, AL is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Munford, AL to Birmingham, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Munford, AL to Birmingham, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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