How far is Birmingham, AL from Boaz, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Boaz, AL is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.03 mi
01h 26m
Flight
59.49 mi
95.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.49 mi
Kilometers
95.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.03 mi
Kilometers
117.53 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boaz
Fri, Apr 24, 5:45 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Fri, Apr 24, 7:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-24T16:19
Arrive Boaz
Fri, Apr 24, 5:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Ashville
AL

City in St.

From Birmingham
36.5 mi
00h 43m
To Boaz
36.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    14 m · 3 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    57 m · 4 sec · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on 5th Avenue North

    1728 ft · 34 sec · 5th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on Messer Airport Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Messer Airport Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    1316 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    52.7 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278, US 431: Attalla, Gadsden

    1853 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto East Mill Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Mill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    760 ft · 16 sec · North Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bel Air Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Bel Air Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · College Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 North
52.7 mi · 72%
Messer Airport Highway
2.74 mi · 4%
5th Avenue Northeast
0.97 mi · 1%
East Mill Road
0.91 mi · 1%
4th Street Northwest
0.46 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 59 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

52.7 mi · 00h 57m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashville
00h 43m from Birmingham
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Birmingham and Mostly Clear near Boaz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Birmingham and 36.5 miles from Boaz.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Birmingham and Mostly Clear near Boaz.

Stop Ideas Near Ashville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

44 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Boaz. Straight-line distance: 59.49 mi (95.74 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Boaz

City in Alabama, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates34.2006500, -86.1663700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Boaz (-86.16637, 34.20065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.54
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.77 $19.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.63 $11.93 $23.87
Diesel $5.42 $13.97 $27.94

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Boaz. The current time is 16:19:07.

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.