How far is Birmingham, AL from Blountsville, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Blountsville, AL is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Blount and Jefferson Counties, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Blountsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Blountsville.
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Start on 24th Street North
14 m · 3 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
57 m · 4 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Keep slight right to continue on 5th Avenue North
776 ft · 16 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20, I 59: Gadsden, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa
1935 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
2597 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on AL 79
575 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Tallapoosa Street
769 ft · 18 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road
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Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway
10.4 mi · 16 min · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Continue on New Bradford Road
1698 ft · 29 sec · New Bradford Road
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Continue on New Bradford Highway
21.7 mi · 30 min · New Bradford Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Lee Street West
9 m · 1 sec · Lee Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Blountsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Bradford Highway
Continue on New Bradford Highway
21.7 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Blountsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Blountsville?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
County Line is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Birmingham and 22.1 miles from Blountsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Blountsville.
Stop Ideas Near County Line
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Trussville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to County Line.
Birmingham
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Blountsville. Straight-line distance: 40.61 mi (65.35 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blountsville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 34.0814900, -86.5911000 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blountsville (-86.5911, 34.08149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
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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