How far is Birmingham, AL from Bynum, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Bynum, AL is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.98 mi
01h 03m
Flight
48.86 mi
78.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.86 mi
Kilometers
78.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.98 mi
Kilometers
85.27 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bynum
Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Tue, Apr 14, 10:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-14T19:57
Arrive Bynum
Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Odenville
AL

Town

From Birmingham
26.5 mi
00h 31m
To Bynum
26.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 46 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 64th Street North

    728 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    86 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left

    45 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 20 East: Atlanta

    806 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Eastaboga

    1068 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Eastaboga Road

    159 m · 10 sec · Eastaboga Road

  10. 10

    Continue on John N Wills Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · John N Wills Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Mudd Street

    1023 ft · 22 sec · Mudd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Bynum Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Bynum Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bynum Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
43.1 mi · 81%
1st Avenue North
3.9 mi · 7%
Bynum Boulevard
2.11 mi · 4%
John N Wills Avenue
1.35 mi · 3%
24th Street North
0.28 mi · 1%
Eastaboga
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 47m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odenville
00h 31m from Birmingham
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Bynum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Odenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Birmingham and 26.5 miles from Bynum.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Odenville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Odenville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Pell City City Council
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Pell City City Council

Pell City , AL
1905 1st Ave N, Pell City, AL 35125
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odenville.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

52 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

108 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Bynum. Straight-line distance: 48.86 mi (78.63 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Bynum

Unincorporated community

Population1,795
Coordinates33.6131600, -85.9610800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Bynum (-85.96108, 33.61316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.16
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.08 $14.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.96 $15.93
Premium $4.63 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $5.42 $10.13 $20.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Bynum. The current time is 19:57:33.

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.