How far is Birmingham, AL from Ardmore, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Ardmore, AL is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
109.07 mi
02h 02m
Flight
101.69 mi
163.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.69 mi
Kilometers
163.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.07 mi
Kilometers
175.53 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Tue, May 5, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 3:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-04T23:26
Arrive Ardmore
Tue, May 5, 1:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
South Vinemont
AL

Town

From Birmingham
54.6 mi
01h 01m
To Ardmore
54.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    159 m · 20 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North

    880 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 53: Ardmore

    1701 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on 53: Ardmore

    47 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto 7th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · 7th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue West

    130 m · 9 sec · 1st Avenue West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1354 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ardmore Avenue

    2693 ft · 1 min · Ardmore Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
105 mi · 96%
7th Street
1.98 mi · 2%
6th Avenue North
1.19 mi · 1%
Ardmore Avenue
0.51 mi
53
0.35 mi
6th Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Vinemont
01h 01m from Birmingham
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

South Vinemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Birmingham and 54.4 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near South Vinemont

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

81 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 101.69 mi (163.66 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ardmore

Town in Limestone County, Alabama, USA

Population1,513
Coordinates34.9920292, -86.8469471
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Ardmore (-86.846947, 34.992029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.57 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.16
7.7 gal · 29.14 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.58 $29.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.40 $32.79
Premium $4.63 $17.81 $35.61
Diesel $5.42 $20.85 $41.70

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 Birmingham and Ardmore. The current time is 23:26:30.

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.