How far is Birmingham, AL from Fort Deposit, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Fort Deposit, AL is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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 19m.
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 Coffee 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 Fort Deposit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Fort Deposit.
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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
117.7 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 185: Fort Deposit, Logan
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Route 185
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 185
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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Turn left onto Pollard Street
1028 ft · 45 sec · Pollard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pollard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Fort Deposit.
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
118 mi · 02h 10m
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 Fort Deposit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Fort Deposit?
The road trip is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Birmingham and 61.3 miles from Fort Deposit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Fort Deposit.
Stop Ideas Near Enterprise
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 Enterprise.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Fort Deposit. Straight-line distance: 106.93 mi (172.08 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Deposit
Town
| Population | 1,145 |
| Coordinates | 31.9845900, -86.5785900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Deposit (-86.57859, 31.98459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.48 | $36.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
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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