Origin
Pleasant Grove, AL
Afternoon in Pleasant Grove on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Grove, 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
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Grove, AL
Megan Bailey
Birmingham, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant Grove, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, US 31, AL 191 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 28.1 mi | 31m |
| US 31 | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| AL 191 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| 3rd Avenue North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 28.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on this road
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto AL 191
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
AL 191
3
Turn left onto US 31
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 31
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
28 mi
·
31 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 260B
Toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
7
Turn right onto US 11; US 78
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto 19th Street North
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
19th Street North
9
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
5th Avenue North
10
Turn right onto 24th Street North
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
24th Street North
11
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Pleasant Grove, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 46.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 31
Turn left onto US 31
Navigation decision point
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
45.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260B
Toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
5
45.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North
Turn right onto US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
46.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
5th Avenue North
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
12:22 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
1h 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?
47.1 mi in 1h, mostly highway — 28.1 mi of that is on I 65.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.1 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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