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Trip from Trinity, AL to Birmingham, AL

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

87.3 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m

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

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town in Morgan County, Alabama

Trinity, AL

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

Birmingham, AL

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Trip Overview

This 87.3-mile drive from Trinity, AL to Birmingham, AL is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-65, with a portion on Beltline Road and Point Mallard Parkway. The majority of the journey, 86%, is on highways, making it a quick and efficient trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it's an affordable option for a day trip within the Southeast region of Alabama. This route is straightforward, focusing on getting you from point A to point B without extensive detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

43.7 miles from Trinity, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 87.3-mile trip, with 86% of the route utilizing interstates and parkways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 70.7 miles on I-65, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on main roads like I-65, you'll also navigate sections of Beltline Road and Point Mallard Parkway, which may offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the main highway. The profile suggests a predominantly fast-paced journey, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Beltline Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 87.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

7
3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward SR 67

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward SR 67
8
80.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Take the exit toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

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 265 Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
7
80.8 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 22 West: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 22 West: Memphis
7
81.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Montgomery

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Montgomery
8
85.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m 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 straight / slight left lanes. Exit 261A Toward 17th Street North, Downtown

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Trinity, AL and Birmingham, AL, road signs point toward Fultondale and Montgomery.

Fultondale

80.3 mi in | ~1h 35m

Montgomery

81.4 mi in | ~1h 36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 70.7 mi 1h 16m
Beltline Road 5 mi 8m
Point Mallard Parkway 4.2 mi 6m
Old Trinity Road 3.1 mi 6m
5th Avenue North 0.5 mi <1m
19th Street North 0.3 mi <1m
McEntire Lane Northwest 0.3 mi <1m
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 70.7 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lile Street

110 ft · 11 sec · Lile Street
2

Turn left onto North Seneca Drive

261 ft · 12 sec · North Seneca Drive
3

Turn sharp right onto Old Trinity Road

3.1 mi · 6 min · Old Trinity Road
4

Turn right onto McEntire Lane Northwest

0.3 mi · 27 sec · McEntire Lane Northwest
5

Turn left onto AL 24

162 ft · 9 sec · Gordon Terry Parkway
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward SR 67 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

431 ft · 12 sec
Toward SR 67 South
8

Turn straight onto AL 67

5.0 mi · 8 min · Beltline Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on AL 67

4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I-65 South: Birmingham Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 65

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 38 sec
Exit 265 Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 22 West: Memphis Use the straight lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 27 sec
Toward Montgomery Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 65

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 261A Toward 17th Street North, Downtown Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Turn right onto 19th Street North

0.3 mi · 34 sec · 19th Street North
19

Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

0.5 mi · 50 sec · 5th Avenue North
20

Turn right onto 24th Street North

46 ft · 1 sec · 24th Street North
21

Arrive at destination

24th Street North

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes for this 87.3-mile drive, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Consider leaving in the morning to avoid any potential afternoon traffic in Birmingham. With no specific stops recommended in the data, plan for one fuel stop if needed, as the longest stretch is over 70 miles. The estimated fuel cost is $13, so monitor your gauge. A practical tip is to check local traffic conditions before you merge onto I-65 from Point Mallard Parkway, as this transition can sometimes be busy.

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 43.7 miles from Trinity, AL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.7 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.7 miles or 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 28m

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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Open the route before leaving Trinity, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Trinity, AL

This is one driving day of about 87.3 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Trinity, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 70.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.7 mi from Trinity, AL · 56m into the drive

Downtown Hayden, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hayden, AL

44 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

Hoover, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hayden, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from Trinity, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.7 miles.

Arriving in Birmingham, AL

The final approach into Birmingham, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Birmingham, AL.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 87.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.18 one way

$26.37 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $14.47 $28.95
premium $4.56 $15.67 $31.34
diesel $5.61 $19.27 $38.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

1st Avenue South - Tesla Supercharger

Birmingham, AL

Tesla

28 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Cullman, AL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Santos Coffee - Tesla Supercharger

Gardendale, AL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Uptown Entertainment District - Tesla Supercharger

Birmingham, AL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Lane Parke Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Mountain Brook, AL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Flying J Travel Center 602

Birmingham, AL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Target Homewood #T2796

Homewood, AL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 441

Priceville, AL

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 12 Tesla: 5 eVgo Network: 4 RED_E: 2 Non-Networked: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.2 0 $9.17 $4.19
Efficient EV 21.8 0 $7.64 $3.49
EV Truck/SUV 34.9 0 $12.22 $5.59

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Trinity, AL

Late night in Trinity on Wednesday

Local time

1:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Birmingham, AL

Late night in Birmingham on Wednesday

Local time

1:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Hayden, AL

44 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1h 45m 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 Trinity, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Beltline Road, Point Mallard Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.7 miles from Trinity, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.18 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 87.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Trinity, AL and Birmingham, AL, road signs point toward Fultondale and Montgomery.

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