How far is Birmingham, AL from Fultondale, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Fultondale, AL is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Fultondale.
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Start on 24th Street North
14 m · 3 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
57 m · 4 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Keep slight left to continue on 5th Avenue North
20 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn slight left onto 5th Court North
72 m · 11 sec · 5th Court North
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Continue on 25th Street North
2497 ft · 54 sec · 25th Street North
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Turn right onto Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard North
143 m · 15 sec · Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard North
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Turn left onto Carraway Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Continue on Decatur Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Decatur Highway
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Turn right onto Whaley Road
1295 ft · 57 sec · Whaley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whaley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Fultondale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Decatur Highway
Continue on Decatur Highway
3.54 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Fultondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Fultondale?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tarrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Birmingham and 3.4 miles from Fultondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Fultondale.
Stop Ideas Near Tarrant
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Fultondale. Straight-line distance: 5.83 mi (9.39 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fultondale
City in Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 9,269 |
| Coordinates | 33.6048300, -86.7938800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fultondale (-86.79388, 33.60483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
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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