How far is Birmingham, AL from Anniston, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Anniston, AL is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.88 mi
01h 15m
Flight
56.7 mi
91.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.7 mi
Kilometers
91.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.88 mi
Kilometers
101.19 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anniston
Sun, May 24, 6:16 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sun, May 24, 7:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-24T17:00
Arrive Anniston
Sun, May 24, 6:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
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
Pell City
AL

City in Alabama

From Birmingham
31.4 mi
00h 37m
To Anniston
31.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 46 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 64th Street North

    728 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    86 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left

    45 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 20 East: Atlanta

    806 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    48.8 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 202: Munford, Coldwater

    846 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Priebes Mill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Priebes Mill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Coldwater Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Coldwater Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gurnee Avenue

    2136 ft · 1 min · Gurnee Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    70 m · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    81 m · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
48.9 mi · 78%
Coldwater Road
7.85 mi · 12%
1st Avenue North
3.9 mi · 6%
Priebes Mill Road
1.04 mi · 2%
Gurnee Avenue
0.4 mi · 1%
24th Street North
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

48.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pell City
00h 37m from Birmingham
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Birmingham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Anniston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Pell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Birmingham and 31.5 miles from Anniston.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Anniston.

Stop Ideas Near Pell City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pell City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 4 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Lincoln City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Lincoln City Hall

Lincoln , AL
150 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.7/5 9 reviews City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

City of Lincoln Water Department

Lincoln , AL
716 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pell City.

RAIL

Anniston

43 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

108 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Anniston. Straight-line distance: 56.7 mi (91.25 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Anniston

#2 Anniston

County seat of Calhoun County, Alabama, USA

Population21,090
Coordinates33.6598300, -85.8316300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Anniston (-85.83163, 33.65983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.81
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.41 $16.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.63 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $5.42 $12.02 $24.04

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Anniston. The current time is 17:00:17.

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.