How far is Birmingham, AL from Carbon Hill, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Carbon Hill, AL is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Carbon Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Carbon Hill.
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Start on 24th Street North
159 m · 20 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North
880 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
41.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
632 ft · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Northeast 1st Avenue
2827 ft · 59 sec · Northeast 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Nauvoo Road
1414 ft · 28 sec · Nauvoo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nauvoo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Carbon Hill.
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 22 West
Continue straight
41.8 mi · 00h 45m
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 Mostly Sunny near Carbon Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Carbon Hill?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Dora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Birmingham and 28 miles from Carbon Hill.
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 7.1 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Carbon Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Dora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
Brookside Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dora.
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Carbon Hill. Straight-line distance: 48.86 mi (78.63 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carbon Hill
City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.8917700, -87.5261200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carbon Hill (-87.52612, 33.89177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
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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