How far is Birmingham, AL from Elberta, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Elberta, AL is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Elberta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Elberta.
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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
201.4 mi · 3 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Atmore, Uriah
1385 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Barrineau Park Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Barrineau Park Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Barrineau Park Road
1707 ft · 28 sec · Barrineau Park Road
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Turn right onto Old Pensacola Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Pensacola Road
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Turn left onto County Road 87
8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 87
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Continue on County Road 87
12.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 87
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Turn right onto State Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · State Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Elberta.
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
201 mi · 03h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Elberta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Elberta?
The road trip is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Birmingham and 132.1 miles from Elberta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Elberta.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
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 Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Elberta. Straight-line distance: 219.62 mi (353.45 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elberta
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,753 |
| Coordinates | 30.4143600, -87.5977600 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elberta (-87.59776, 30.41436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.20 | $86.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.58 | $101.15 |
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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