How far is Birmingham, AL from Holt, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Holt, AL is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.46 mi
01h 05m
Flight
44.05 mi
70.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.05 mi
Kilometers
70.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.46 mi
Kilometers
87.65 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holt
Sun, Nov 8, 2:42 AM CST
Return by in Birmingham
Sun, Nov 8, 3:48 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-11-08T01:36
Arrive Holt
Sun, Nov 8, 2:42 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
9:30 PM CST
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
Lake View
AL

City of Iowa, USA

From Birmingham
27.2 mi
00h 32m
To Holt
27.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1777 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    44.4 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, AL 7: Tuscaloosa, Coaling

    1455 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South, AL 7 South: Tuscaloosa

    55 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · University Boulevard East

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard East

    2.2 mi · 4 min · University Boulevard East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Crescent Ridge Road East

    1.4 km · 2 min · Crescent Ridge Road East

  12. 12

    Continue on Crescent Ridge Road Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Crescent Ridge Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 42nd Avenue Northeast

    785 ft · 34 sec · 42nd Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 16th Street Northeast

    145 m · 23 sec · 16th Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 40th Avenue Northeast

    92 m · 13 sec · 40th Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 40th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
44.6 mi · 82%
University Boulevard East
5.47 mi · 10%
6th Avenue North
1.19 mi · 2%
Crescent Ridge Road Northeast
1.08 mi · 2%
Crescent Ridge Road East
0.9 mi · 2%
I 65 North
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight right

44.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake View
00h 32m from Birmingham
Leave By
4:18 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Holt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Birmingham and 27.3 miles from Holt.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake View

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

36 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

40 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

41 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Holt. Straight-line distance: 44.05 mi (70.89 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Holt

Holt is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.2340100, -87.4844500
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Holt (-87.48445, 33.23401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.09
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $7.04 $14.09
Mid-grade $4.15 $7.98 $15.95
Premium $4.55 $8.74 $17.49
Diesel $5.82 $11.18 $22.36

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Holt. The current time is 01:36:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.