How far is Attalla, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Attalla, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
58.41 mi
00h 53m
Flight
53.67 mi
86.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.67 mi
Kilometers
86.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.41 mi
Kilometers
94 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 5:11 PM CDT
Return by in Attalla
Tue, May 5, 6:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attalla
2026-05-05T16:18
Arrive Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 5:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attalla
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
Springville
AL

Town in St.

From Attalla
28.7 mi
00h 26m
To Birmingham
29.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street Northwest

    29 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.3 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham

    1799 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  5. 5

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

    782 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

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

    100 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    5.7 mi · 9 min · 1st Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 41 sec · 24th Street North

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attalla 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Avenue Northwest
51.3 mi · 88%
1st Avenue North
5.69 mi · 10%
24th Street North
0.28 mi
US 11
0.15 mi
US 11 South
0.06 mi
3rd Street Northwest
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

5th Avenue Northwest

Merge slight left

50.1 mi · 00h 54m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
00h 26m from Attalla
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Attalla 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 Attalla to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Attalla and 29.7 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

43 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

61 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

112 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attalla and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 53.67 mi (86.37 km).

Attalla

#1 Attalla

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

Population5,832
Coordinates34.0217600, -86.0885900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street Northwest (-86.088512, 34.021681)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.60
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.80 $15.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.77 $17.55
Premium $4.63 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $5.42 $11.15 $22.31

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Attalla and Birmingham. The current time is 16:18:22.

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.