How far is Birmingham, AL from Deatsville, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Deatsville, AL is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.58 mi
01h 34m
Flight
67.3 mi
108.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.3 mi
Kilometers
108.31 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.58 mi
Kilometers
120.02 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deatsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-18T10:49
Arrive Deatsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Calera
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Birmingham
37.3 mi
00h 47m
To Deatsville
37.2 mi
00h 47m

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 Deatsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 43 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 9th Street North

    755 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    134 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    816 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 31, 22: Clanton

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on 31, 22

    51 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    8.6 mi · 13 min · 7th Street South

  10. 10

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Academy Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Academy Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
54 mi · 72%
7th Street South
8.64 mi · 12%
1st Avenue North
1.37 mi · 2%
31
0.28 mi
24th Street North
0.28 mi
9th Street North
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

53.8 mi · 01h 00m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
67.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calera
00h 47m from Birmingham
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Deatsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Birmingham and 37.2 miles from Deatsville.

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

The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Calera

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Calera, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Brent, AL

42 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

46 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Deatsville. Straight-line distance: 67.3 mi (108.31 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Deatsville

Town of the United States

Population1,243
Coordinates32.6081900, -86.3958100
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Deatsville (-86.39581, 32.60819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.92
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.96 $19.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.20 $22.40
Premium $4.63 $12.16 $24.33
Diesel $5.42 $14.24 $28.48

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 Deatsville. The current time is 10:49:38.

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.