How far is Birmingham, AL from Hackleburg, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Hackleburg, AL is about 104 miles (167.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.96 mi
01h 58m
Flight
78.72 mi
126.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.72 mi
Kilometers
126.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.96 mi
Kilometers
167.31 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Carbon Hill
AL

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

From Birmingham
51.9 mi
00h 59m
To Hackleburg
52 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    159 m · 20 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North

    880 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin

    1598 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Military Street

    10.3 mi · 14 min · South Military Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Clay Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cedar Tree Street

    100 m · 7 sec · Cedar Tree Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Tree Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22 West
79.6 mi · 77%
South Military Street
18.7 mi · 18%
I 65 North
3.98 mi · 4%
6th Avenue North
1.19 mi · 1%
US 43
0.3 mi
24th Street North
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 22 West

Continue straight

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carbon Hill
00h 59m from Birmingham
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Hackleburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Carbon Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Birmingham and 52 miles from Hackleburg.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Hackleburg.

Stop Ideas Near Carbon Hill

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

78 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

79 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Hackleburg. Straight-line distance: 78.72 mi (126.68 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Hackleburg

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,249
Coordinates34.2773200, -87.8286400
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Hackleburg (-87.82864, 34.27732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.89 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.80
7.34 gal · 27.78 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.90 $27.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.63 $31.26
Premium $4.63 $16.97 $33.95
Diesel $5.42 $19.87 $39.75

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Hackleburg. The current time is 00:55:11.

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.