How far is Birmingham, AL from Henagar, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Henagar, AL is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
113.76 mi
02h 08m
Flight
97.15 mi
156.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.15 mi
Kilometers
156.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.76 mi
Kilometers
183.08 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henagar
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-22T23:55
Arrive Henagar
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Attalla
AL

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

From Birmingham
56.9 mi
01h 04m
To Henagar
56.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on 5th Avenue North

    1728 ft · 34 sec · 5th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on Messer Airport Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Messer Airport Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    1316 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    101.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 117: Hammondville, Valley Head

    891 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    36 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 North
101 mi · 89%
Messer Airport Highway
2.74 mi · 2%
I 20 East
0.36 mi
5th Avenue North
0.36 mi
117
0.17 mi
24th Street North
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 59 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

101 mi · 01h 49m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attalla
01h 04m from Birmingham
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Henagar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Attalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Birmingham and 56.9 miles from Henagar.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Attalla

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

48 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

87 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Henagar. Straight-line distance: 97.15 mi (156.35 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Henagar

City in Alabama

Population2,367
Coordinates34.6350800, -85.7671900
Altitude444
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Henagar (-85.76719, 34.63508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.12 $34.24
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.42 $21.77 $43.54

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 Henagar. The current time is 23:55:26.

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.