How far is Birmingham, AL from Dadeville, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Dadeville, AL is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.91 mi
01h 49m
Flight
76.67 mi
123.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.67 mi
Kilometers
123.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.91 mi
Kilometers
136.65 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dadeville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-18T04:17
Arrive Dadeville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mignon
AL

Census designated place

From Birmingham
42.4 mi
00h 54m
To Dadeville
42.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    715 ft · 25 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    61 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 31 South, US 280 East

    991 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    64 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Broadnax Street

    1937 ft · 40 sec · North Broadnax Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Cusseta Street

    82 m · 10 sec · West Cusseta Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Tallassee Street

    82 m · 11 sec · North Tallassee Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Columbus Street

    83 m · 11 sec · West Columbus Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Broadnax Street

    60 m · 4 sec · North Broadnax Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadnax Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
81.7 mi · 96%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.26 mi · 3%
North Broadnax Street
0.4 mi
US 31 South
0.19 mi
24th Street North
0.14 mi
West Columbus Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

US 280 East

Take the exit straight

64 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mignon
00h 54m from Birmingham
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Dadeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Mignon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Birmingham and 42.4 miles from Dadeville.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Dadeville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Dadeville. Straight-line distance: 76.67 mi (123.39 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Dadeville

#2 Dadeville

City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States

Population3,007
Coordinates32.8312400, -85.7635700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Dadeville (-85.76357, 32.83124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.8 L · about $12.80
Round trip
$25.60
6.76 gal · 25.6 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.80 $25.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.40 $28.79
Premium $4.63 $15.63 $31.27
Diesel $5.42 $18.30 $36.61

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Dadeville. The current time is 04:17:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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