How far is Birmingham, AL from Demopolis, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Demopolis, AL is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
111.62 mi
02h 14m
Flight
91.6 mi
147.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.6 mi
Kilometers
147.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.62 mi
Kilometers
179.64 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Demopolis
Tue, May 5, 3:15 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-05T01:01
Arrive Demopolis
Tue, May 5, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Tuscaloosa
AL

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

From Birmingham
55.8 mi
01h 07m
To Demopolis
55.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    113 m · 7 sec · East Capitol Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Strawberry Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
79.2 mi · 71%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 21%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 5%
6th Avenue North
1.19 mi · 1%
I 65 North
0.5 mi
Greensboro Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight right

79 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
91.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscaloosa
01h 07m from Birmingham
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Demopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Tuscaloosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Birmingham and 55.8 miles from Demopolis.

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

The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.92 one way or $29.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tuscaloosa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

2 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

78 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Demopolis. Straight-line distance: 91.6 mi (147.41 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Demopolis (-87.8364, 32.51764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $14.92
Round trip
$29.84
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.92 $29.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.78 $33.56
Premium $4.63 $18.22 $36.45
Diesel $5.42 $21.34 $42.67

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Demopolis. The current time is 01:01:02.

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.