Trip from Springville, AL to Birmingham, AL

Q: How long is the trip from Springville, AL to Birmingham, AL?

The drive from Springville, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 28.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 59, 1st Avenue North, Marietta Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Springville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Springville, AL to Birmingham, AL?

The route from Springville, AL to Birmingham, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

28.3 mi

46 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 32m ★

6 AM

0h 35m

8 AM

0h 41m

10 AM

0h 37m

12 PM

0h 36m

3 PM

0h 37m

5 PM

0h 40m

8 PM

0h 33m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition from Springville to Birmingham, this 29-mile journey is a straightforward commute that takes about 29 minutes to complete. Because the duration is so short, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing any overnight stops. You will navigate primarily via Main Street, Marietta Road, and US 31 rather than relying on interstate travel. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is an incredibly affordable way to move between these two Southeast locations. This route serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you to your destination efficiently.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't experience any monotonous interstate grinds on this trip. Instead, the path requires your full attention as you navigate through local roads rather than high-speed lanes. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, the drive feels like a continuous series of turns that shift as you move toward Birmingham. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over highway cruising.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and 1st Avenue North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 11 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AL 174 / Marietta Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 11 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 11 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | AL 174 / Marietta Road

Turn left onto AL 174 / Marietta Road

Navigation decision point

7

22.1 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward US 11: 1st Avenue North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 132 Toward US 11: 1st Avenue North

8

22.3 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North

4

28 mi into trip | ~34m in | 24th Street North

Turn right onto 24th Street North

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 59	21.1 mi	22m
1st Avenue North	5.7 mi	8m
Marietta Road	0.5 mi	<1m
24th Street North	0.3 mi	<1m
Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Robinson Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 59 — 21.1 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Robinson Street

4 ft · 6 sec · Robinson Street

2

Turn left onto US 11

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Main Street

3

Turn left onto AL 174

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Marietta Road

4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

5

Merge onto I 59

21 mi · 22 min · I 59

6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Exit 132 Toward US 11: 1st Avenue North Use the slight right lane.

7

Keep slight left at fork

326 ft · 8 sec

Toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North Use the straight lane.

8

Continue on US 11

5.7 mi · 8 min · 1st Avenue North

9

Turn right onto 24th Street North

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 24th Street North

10

Arrive at destination

24th Street North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.27 one way

$8.55 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$4.69	$9.38
premium	$4.56	$5.08	$10.16
diesel	$5.61	$6.25	$12.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.5	$2.97	$1.36
Efficient EV	7.1	$2.48	$1.13
EV Truck/SUV	11.3	$3.96	$1.81

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Springville, AL

Morning in Springville on Thursday

Local time

11:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Birmingham, AL

Morning in Birmingham on Thursday

Local time

11:01 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

27 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

34m 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 Springville, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 28.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 59, 1st Avenue North, Marietta Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Springville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.27 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 is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AL 174 / Marietta Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Springville, AL to Birmingham, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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