How far is Birmingham, AL from Bayou La Batre, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL is about 282 miles (453.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Bayou La Batre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Bayou La Batre.
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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
258.8 mi · 4 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 39: Bayou La Batre, Dawes
1563 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 39 North: Dawes
1629 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto McDonald Road
689 ft · 24 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on McDonald Road
1493 ft · 42 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on CR 39
1.9 mi · 3 min · CR 39
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Continue on McDonald Road
140 m · 7 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on CR 39
1.3 mi · 2 min · CR 39
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Continue on Padgett Switch Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Padgett Switch Road
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Turn left onto Wintzell Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wintzell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wintzell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Bayou La Batre.
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
259 mi · 04h 42m
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 Bayou La Batre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Bayou La Batre?
The road trip is about 282 miles (453.8 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.1 miles from Birmingham and 140.9 miles from Bayou La Batre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.68 one way or $75.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Bayou La Batre.
Stop Ideas Near Providence
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 Providence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Bayou La Batre. Straight-line distance: 231.44 mi (372.47 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayou La Batre
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,457 |
| Coordinates | 30.4035200, -88.2485200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayou La Batre (-88.24852, 30.40352)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $37.68 | $75.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.38 | $84.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.02 | $92.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.88 | $107.76 |
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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