How far is Birmingham, AL from Guntersville, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Guntersville, AL is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.05 mi
01h 50m
Flight
64.78 mi
104.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.78 mi
Kilometers
104.26 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.05 mi
Kilometers
111.13 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guntersville
Sun, May 31, 2:54 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sun, May 31, 4:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-31T13:04
Arrive Guntersville
Sun, May 31, 2:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fairview
AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Birmingham
34.5 mi
00h 55m
To Guntersville
34.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    14 m · 3 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    57 m · 4 sec · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on 5th Avenue North

    776 ft · 16 sec · 5th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20, I 59: Gadsden, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa

    1935 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street

    2597 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on AL 79

    575 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Tallapoosa Street

    769 ft · 18 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Pinson Valley Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on New Bradford Road

    1698 ft · 29 sec · New Bradford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on New Bradford Highway

    21.7 mi · 30 min · New Bradford Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Worth Street

    89 m · 20 sec · Worth Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Gunter Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Bradford Highway
51.6 mi · 75%
Pinson Valley Parkway
10.4 mi · 15%
I 20 East
1.85 mi · 3%
Blount Avenue
1.5 mi · 2%
Vanderbilt Road
1.47 mi · 2%
AL 79
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Bradford Highway

Continue straight

26.6 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview
00h 55m from Birmingham
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Birmingham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Birmingham and 34.5 miles from Guntersville.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guntersville.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

54 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

76 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Guntersville. Straight-line distance: 64.78 mi (104.26 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Guntersville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

Population8,676
Coordinates34.3582300, -86.2944600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Guntersville (-86.29446, 34.35823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.22 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.88 gal · 18.44 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.39 $20.78
Premium $4.63 $11.29 $22.57
Diesel $5.42 $13.21 $26.43

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Guntersville. The current time is 13:04:06.

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.