How far is Andalusia, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Andalusia, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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
181.14 mi
02h 41m
Flight
154.01 mi
247.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.01 mi
Kilometers
247.85 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.14 mi
Kilometers
291.52 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM CDT
Return by in Andalusia
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andalusia
2026-04-18T04:01
Arrive Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andalusia
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Andalusia
89.8 mi
01h 20m
To Birmingham
91.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Square

    57 m · 6 sec · Court Square

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Church Street

    1420 ft · 31 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Falls Street

    2301 ft · 1 min · River Falls Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Falls Road

    573 ft · 16 sec · River Falls Road

  5. 5

    Continue on River Falls Street

    1808 ft · 50 sec · River Falls Street

  6. 6

    Continue on River Falls Street

    529 ft · 21 sec · River Falls Street

  7. 7

    Continue on River Falls Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · River Falls Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Mobile Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Mobile Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    145.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North

    811 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mobile Road
155 mi · 85%
River Falls Street
4.72 mi · 3%
3rd Avenue North
0.74 mi
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi
Church Street
0.27 mi
US 11
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Mobile Road

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 38m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 20m from Andalusia
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andalusia and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from Andalusia and 91.3 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.20 one way or $48.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andalusia and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montgomery, 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 Montgomery.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andalusia and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 154.01 mi (247.85 km).

Andalusia

#1 Andalusia

City in Covington County, Alabama, USA

Population8,677
Coordinates31.3080800, -86.4824300
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Square (-86.48243, 31.308353)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.2 L · about $24.20
Round trip
$48.40
12.78 gal · 48.4 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.20 $48.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.22 $54.43
Premium $4.63 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.42 $34.60 $69.20

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Andalusia and Birmingham. The current time is 04:01:06.

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.