Origin
Trussville, AL
Afternoon in Trussville on Thursday
Local time
12:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trussville, AL to Birmingham, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trussville, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Trussville, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 15.4 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Linden Street, South Chalkville Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 15.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Linden 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Trussville, AL to Birmingham, AL is easy. At 20m 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 Trussville, AL to Birmingham, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Street | — | — |
| South Chalkville Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Gadsden Highway | — | — |
| I 459 North | — | — |
| John M | — | — |
| I 59 South | — | — |
| US 11 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Linden Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trussville, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on the route
197 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Street
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Linden Street
3
Turn right onto South Chalkville Road
384 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Chalkville Road
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Gadsden Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Gadsden Highway
6
Take the ramp left toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Birmingham
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 459 North: Gadsden, Birmingham
7
Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Birmingham
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 59 South: Birmingham
9
Merge slight right
4.5 mi
·
4 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 1st Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 11: 1st Avenue North
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: 1st Avenue North
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 11 South: 1st Avenue North
12
Continue on 1st Avenue North
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
1st Avenue North
13
Turn right onto 24th Street North
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
24th Street North
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Thursday
Local time
12:45 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
20m 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 Trussville, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 15.4 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Linden Street, South Chalkville Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Trussville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.33 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 Trussville, AL to Birmingham, AL is easy. At 20m 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 Trussville, AL to Birmingham, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Trussville, AL to Birmingham, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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