How far is Birmingham, AL from Concord, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Concord, AL is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.35 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.68 mi
22.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.68 mi
Kilometers
22.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.35 mi
Kilometers
26.31 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sun, Nov 8, 8:16 PM CST
Return by in Birmingham
Sun, Nov 8, 8:40 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-11-08T19:51
Arrive Concord
Sun, Nov 8, 8:16 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Midfield
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Birmingham
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To Concord
8.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    159 m · 20 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North

    880 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1777 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Hueytown

    779 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Valley Road

    1203 ft · 24 sec · Valley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Warrior River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Warrior River Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rock Creek Road

    42 m · 3 sec · Rock Creek Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rock Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
8.52 mi · 52%
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
4.4 mi · 27%
Warrior River Road
1.23 mi · 8%
6th Avenue North
1.19 mi · 7%
I 65 North
0.5 mi · 3%
Valley Road
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight right

8.29 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midfield
00h 12m from Birmingham
Leave By
7:42 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Midfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Birmingham and 8.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Midfield

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 Midfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
West Jefferson Town Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

West Jefferson Town Hall

Quinton , AL
7000 W Jefferson Rd, Quinton, AL 35130
Rating 4.6/5 16 reviews City Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

11 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

61 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

68 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

99 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Concord. Straight-line distance: 13.68 mi (22.01 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Concord

Concord is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.4676100, -87.0311100
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Concord (-87.03111, 33.46761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.11
Round trip
$4.23
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $2.11 $4.23
Mid-grade $4.13 $2.39 $4.79
Premium $4.53 $2.63 $5.26
Diesel $5.80 $3.36 $6.73

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Concord. The current time is 19:51:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.