Origin
Odenville, AL
Morning in Odenville on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Odenville, 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
41m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odenville, AL
Magda Ehlers
Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Odenville, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 29.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, US 411, 1st Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 29.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and US 411. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.4 miles on I 20.
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 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 411. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Avenue.
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 29.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Burgess Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Avenue
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Burgess Drive
Turn right onto Burgess Drive
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward 1st Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 130B
Toward 1st Avenue South
4
28.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
24th Street North
Turn right onto 24th 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.
On the drive from Odenville, AL to Birmingham, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 1St Avenue South along the way.
1St Avenue South
24.7 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| US 411 | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| 1st Avenue North | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Burgess Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 64th Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Alabama Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 13.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odenville, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on Alabama Street
249 ft
·
16 sec
·
Alabama Street
2
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
1st Avenue
3
Turn right onto Burgess Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgess Drive
4
Turn left onto US 411; AL 174
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US 411; AL 174
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 20 West: Birmingham
6
Merge onto I 20
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 130B
Toward 1st Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on 64th Street South
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
64th Street South
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 11
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
1st Avenue North
10
Turn right onto 24th Street North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
24th Street North
11
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Birmingham on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
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
41m 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 Odenville, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 29.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 411, 1st Avenue North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Odenville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.41 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 29.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Burgess Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Odenville, AL to Birmingham, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 1St Avenue South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Freedom Riders 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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