How far is Birmingham, AL from Eclectic, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Eclectic, AL is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Chilton County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Eclectic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Eclectic.
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Start on 24th Street North
1486 ft · 43 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 9th Street North
755 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street North
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
134 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Montgomery
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
78 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
971 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 14
23 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
880 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Coosa River Parkway
10.4 mi · 15 min · Coosa River Parkway
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Turn left onto Claud Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Claud Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
137 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
70 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Eclectic.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
78 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Eclectic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Eclectic?
The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Birmingham and 53.9 miles from Eclectic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Eclectic.
Stop Ideas Near Clanton
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 Clanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Eclectic. Straight-line distance: 75.62 mi (121.7 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eclectic
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 32.6354100, -86.0344100 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eclectic (-86.03441, 32.63541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.23 | $32.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
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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