How far is Birmingham, AL from Chalkville, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Chalkville, AL is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Town in Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Chalkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Chalkville.
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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
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Roebuck Parkway
1113 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Roebuck Parkway
1518 ft · 38 sec · Roebuck Parkway
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Continue on Parkway East
1.4 mi · 2 min · Parkway East
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Turn right onto Springville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Springville Road
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Continue on Old Springville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Springville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Springville Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Chalkville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 59 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
4.22 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Birmingham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chalkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Chalkville?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Birmingham and 6.8 miles from Chalkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chalkville.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Chalkville. Straight-line distance: 12.77 mi (20.55 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chalkville
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,901 |
| Coordinates | 33.6531600, -86.6477700 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chalkville (-86.64777, 33.65316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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