How far is Birmingham, AL from Indian Springs Village, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Indian Springs Village, AL is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
17.7 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.75 mi
18.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.75 mi
Kilometers
18.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.49 km
Drive Time
00h 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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Springs Village
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-19T09:37
Arrive Indian Springs Village
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hoover
AL

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

From Birmingham
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Indian Springs Village
8.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Indian Springs Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Indian Springs Village.

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 43 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 9th Street North

    755 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    134 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    816 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 119: Cahaba Valley Road

    1560 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Cahaba Valley Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cahaba Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cahaba Oaks Trail

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Cahaba Oaks Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chahaba Oaks Lane

    86 m · 12 sec · Chahaba Oaks Lane

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chahaba Oaks Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Indian Springs Village.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
13.3 mi · 75%
Cahaba Valley Road
1.93 mi · 11%
1st Avenue North
1.37 mi · 8%
AL 119
0.3 mi · 2%
24th Street North
0.28 mi · 2%
Cahaba Oaks Trail
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 16m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoover
00h 12m from Birmingham
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Birmingham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indian Springs Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Indian Springs Village?

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Birmingham and 8.8 miles from Indian Springs Village.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indian Springs Village.

Stop Ideas Near Hoover

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

60 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

74 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Indian Springs Village. Straight-line distance: 11.75 mi (18.91 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Indian Springs Village

#2 Indian Springs Village

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America

Population2,628
Coordinates33.3553900, -86.7544300
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Indian Springs Village (-86.75443, 33.35539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.35
Round trip
$4.70
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.35 $4.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.64 $5.28
Premium $4.63 $2.87 $5.74
Diesel $5.42 $3.36 $6.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Indian Springs Village. The current time is 09:37:25.

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.