How far is Ashville, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Ashville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashville and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashville and Birmingham.
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Start on Court Street East
27 m · 8 sec · Court Street East
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · 5th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 1st Avenue North
782 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: 1st Avenue North
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
5.7 mi · 9 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
1486 ft · 41 sec · 24th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashville and Birmingham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
5th Avenue
Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashville and Chance Rain Showers near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashville to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Argo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Ashville and 22.2 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ashville and Chance Rain Showers near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Argo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Argo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 38.35 mi (61.72 km).
#1 Ashville
City in St.
| Population | 2,396 |
| Coordinates | 33.8370400, -86.2544200 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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