How far is Birmingham, AL from Hueytown, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Hueytown, AL is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.2 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.17 mi
19.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.17 mi
Kilometers
19.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.2 mi
Kilometers
22.86 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hueytown
Thu, Apr 30, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Thu, Apr 30, 8:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-30T19:52
Arrive Hueytown
Thu, Apr 30, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
McDonald Chapel
AL

Census designated place

From Birmingham
7.1 mi
00h 10m
To Hueytown
7.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Hueytown

    779 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Valley Road

    1203 ft · 24 sec · Valley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto High School Road

    1721 ft · 1 min · High School Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High School Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
8.52 mi · 60%
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
3.33 mi · 23%
6th Avenue North
1.19 mi · 8%
I 65 North
0.5 mi · 4%
High School Road
0.33 mi · 2%
Valley Road
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight right

8.29 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonald Chapel
00h 10m from Birmingham
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Hueytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McDonald Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Birmingham and 7.1 miles from Hueytown.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny around Birmingham and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Hueytown.

Stop Ideas Near McDonald Chapel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McDonald Chapel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
West Jefferson Town Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

West Jefferson Town Hall

Quinton , AL
7000 W Jefferson Rd, Quinton, AL 35130
Rating 4.6/5 16 reviews City Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 9 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonald Chapel.

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

66 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

69 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Hueytown. Straight-line distance: 12.17 mi (19.59 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Hueytown

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population15,202
Coordinates33.4512200, -86.9966600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Hueytown (-86.99666, 33.45122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.79
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.89 $3.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.13 $4.26
Premium $4.63 $2.31 $4.63
Diesel $5.42 $2.71 $5.42

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Hueytown. The current time is 19:52:16.

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.