How far is Birmingham, AL from Cedar Bluff, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Cedar Bluff, AL is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Cedar Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Cedar Bluff.
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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 left to continue on 5th Avenue North
1728 ft · 34 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Continue on Messer Airport Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Messer Airport Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
1316 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
603 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
51.7 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden
3019 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 411 North
1412 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Rainbow Drive
3034 ft · 55 sec · Rainbow Drive
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Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Albert Rains Boulevard
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Continue on Ewing Avenue
20.3 mi · 24 min · Ewing Avenue
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Turn left onto Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
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Turn left onto Cedar Bluff Road
3 mi · 3 min · Cedar Bluff Road
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Continue on State Route 9
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9
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Turn left onto South Weiss Lake Drive
1002 ft · 27 sec · South Weiss Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Old Hwy 9
13 m · 2 sec · Old Hwy 9
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 9
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Cedar Bluff.
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 59 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
51.7 mi · 00h 56m
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 Cedar Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Cedar Bluff?
The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Steele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Birmingham and 45.7 miles from Cedar Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Cedar Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Steele
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 Steele.
Anniston
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 83.86 mi (134.96 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Bluff
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,829 |
| Coordinates | 34.2200900, -85.6077400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Bluff (-85.60774, 34.22009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.71 | $27.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
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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