How far is Birmingham, AL from Hokes Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
70.72 mi
01h 24m
Flight
63.09 mi
101.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.09 mi
Kilometers
101.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.72 mi
Kilometers
113.81 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 7:03 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-05T17:39
Arrive Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 7:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Ashville
AL

City in St.

From Birmingham
35.4 mi
00h 42m
To Hokes Bluff
35.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Hokes Bluff.

  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

    51.7 mi · 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on AL 759 East: East Gadsden

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto George Wallace Drive

    1.1 km · 52 sec · George Wallace Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North Hood Avenue

    1180 ft · 19 sec · North Hood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Piedmont Cutoff Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Cutoff Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Herman Nelson Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 North
51.7 mi · 73%
I 759
4.94 mi · 7%
Herman Nelson Highway
4.82 mi · 7%
Messer Airport Highway
2.74 mi · 4%
East Meighan Boulevard
1.77 mi · 2%
Piedmont Cutoff Highway
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 59 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

51.7 mi · 00h 56m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashville
00h 42m from Birmingham
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Hokes Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Hokes Bluff?

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Birmingham and 35.4 miles from Hokes Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Hokes Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Ashville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

44 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Hokes Bluff. Straight-line distance: 63.09 mi (101.53 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Hokes Bluff

#2 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Hokes Bluff (-85.86636, 33.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.94
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.47 $18.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.65 $21.30
Premium $4.63 $11.56 $23.13
Diesel $5.42 $13.54 $27.08

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Hokes Bluff. The current time is 17:39:22.

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.