How far is Birmingham, AL from Citronelle, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Citronelle, AL is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Citronelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Citronelle.
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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
1777 ft · 30 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
139.5 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Quitman
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 46 sec
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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5.4 mi · 6 min
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5.5 mi · 6 min
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2.7 mi · 3 min
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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3.9 mi · 5 min
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9.8 mi · 11 min
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2 mi · 2 min
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4.9 mi · 6 min
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17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
29.6 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto East State Street
3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Citronelle.
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 20 West
Merge slight right
139 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Citronelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Citronelle?
The road trip is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Birmingham and 122.1 miles from Citronelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.64 one way or $65.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Citronelle.
Stop Ideas Near York
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 York.
Union Station
Thomasville, AL
Marion, AL
Grove Hill, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Citronelle. Straight-line distance: 187.39 mi (301.58 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Citronelle
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,873 |
| Coordinates | 31.0907300, -88.2280600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citronelle (-88.22806, 31.09073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $32.64 | $65.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.71 | $73.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.87 | $79.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.68 | $93.35 |
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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