How far is Albertville, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Albertville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.04 mi
01h 21m
Flight
61.85 mi
99.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.85 mi
Kilometers
99.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.04 mi
Kilometers
127.2 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Tue, May 26, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Albertville
Tue, May 26, 4:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albertville
2026-05-26T02:01
Arrive Birmingham
Tue, May 26, 3:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albertville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashville
AL

City in St.

From Albertville
38.7 mi
00h 40m
To Birmingham
40.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albertville and Birmingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albertville and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route

    16.8 mi · 22 min · Florida Short Route

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-59 South: Birmingham

    2302 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    48.2 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 1st Avenue North

    782 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: 1st Avenue North

    100 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    5.7 mi · 9 min · 1st Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 41 sec · 24th Street North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albertville and Birmingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 South
48.6 mi · 62%
Florida Short Route
16.8 mi · 21%
1st Avenue North
5.69 mi · 7%
East Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
24th Street North
0.28 mi
US 11
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I-59 South

Merge slight left

48.2 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashville
00h 40m from Albertville
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albertville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albertville to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Albertville and 40.3 miles from Birmingham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albertville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Ashville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashville.

RAIL

Anniston

44 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albertville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 61.85 mi (99.53 km).

Albertville

#1 Albertville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

Population21,777
Coordinates34.2678300, -86.2087800
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-86.208771, 34.267848)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $10.57
Round trip
$21.13
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.57 $21.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.88 $23.77
Premium $4.63 $12.90 $25.81
Diesel $5.42 $15.11 $30.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Albertville and Birmingham. The current time is 02:01:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.