How far is Athens, AL from Birmingham, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Athens and Birmingham is 89.09 miles (143.38 km).
Flight distance from Athens, AL to Birmingham, AL is 89.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Athens to Birmingham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Athens, Alabama to Birmingham, Alabama is: 95.44 miles (153.6 km) by car.
Driving from Athens to Birmingham will take approximately 01 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°48'9"N 86°58'20"W |
| Latitude | 34.8024300 |
| Longitude | -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama. It is located in the central part of the state. Birmingham is known for its many steel mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Vulcan Park and Museum.
| Population | 206950 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°31'14"N 86°48'9"W |
| Latitude | 33.5206600 |
| Longitude | -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Birmingham: 24th Street North (-86.802565,33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time Between Athens and Birmingham
The distance between Athens and Birmingham is 154 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 42 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Athens and Birmingham. The current time is 00:04:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.75 liters (3.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Birmingham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Birmingham is $10.37 (diesel $14.03).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $10.37 | $11.73 | $13 | $14.03 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Birmingham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
