How far is Birmingham, AL from Florala, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Florala, AL is about 206 miles (331.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.05 mi
04h 01m
Flight
176 mi
283.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176 mi
Kilometers
283.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.05 mi
Kilometers
331.61 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florala
Tue, May 5, 10:34 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 2:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-05T06:33
Arrive Florala
Tue, May 5, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hayneville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Birmingham
103.2 mi
02h 00m
To Florala
102.9 mi
02h 00m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    145.1 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington

    1607 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Crum Foshee Highway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Crum Foshee Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on River Falls Street

    529 ft · 14 sec · River Falls Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Western Bypass

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Western Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Wall Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Wall Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
145 mi · 71%
Western Bypass
25.4 mi · 12%
Crum Foshee Highway
17.9 mi · 9%
1st Avenue North
1.37 mi · 1%
106
0.3 mi
24th Street North
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayneville
02h 00m from Birmingham
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Florala.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.6 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Birmingham and 102.9 miles from Florala.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hayneville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

29 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

49 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

69 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

85 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Florala. Straight-line distance: 176 mi (283.24 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Florala

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population1,891
Coordinates31.0051800, -86.3280000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Florala (-86.328, 31.00518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.52 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
14.54 gal · 55.04 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.96 $61.93
Premium $4.63 $33.62 $67.25
Diesel $5.42 $39.37 $78.73

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 Florala. The current time is 06:33:27.

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.