How far is Birmingham, AL from Falkville, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Falkville, AL is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Falkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Falkville.
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Start on 24th Street North
159 m · 20 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North
880 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
57.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Lacon, Vinemont
1364 ft · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
48 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Falkville.
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 North
Merge slight left
57.7 mi · 01h 03m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Falkville?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Birmingham and 31.6 miles from Falkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Falkville.
Stop Ideas Near Colony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colony.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Falkville. Straight-line distance: 58.89 mi (94.77 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falkville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 34.3684300, -86.9086200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falkville (-86.90862, 34.36843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
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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