How far is Birmingham, AL from Bay Minette, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Bay Minette, AL is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Bay Minette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Bay Minette.
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Start on 24th Street North
1486 ft · 43 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 9th Street North
755 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street North
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
134 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Montgomery
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
221.4 mi · 4 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun
1397 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Rabun Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road
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Turn left onto Hand Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hand Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
122 m · 10 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Hoyle Avenue
690 ft · 14 sec · Hoyle Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hoyle Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Bay Minette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
221 mi · 04h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Bay Minette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Bay Minette?
The road trip is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.2 miles from Birmingham and 114.9 miles from Bay Minette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.75 one way or $61.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Bay Minette.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit
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 Fort Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Bay Minette. Straight-line distance: 190.87 mi (307.18 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bay Minette
County seat of Baldwin County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 9,509 |
| Coordinates | 30.8829600, -87.7730500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay Minette (-87.77305, 30.88296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.58 | $69.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.56 | $75.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.97 | $87.94 |
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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