How far is Birmingham, AL from Jackson, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Jackson, AL is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Jackson.
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Start on 24th Street North
159 m · 20 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North
880 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1777 ft · 30 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
27 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville
1746 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto State Route 5
18.9 mi · 26 min · State Route 5
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 5
69 m · 8 sec · State Route 5
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
49.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on State Route 5
21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue straight
32.1 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
160 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
2870 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto College Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Commerce Street
544 ft · 13 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Kimbell Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Kimbell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kimbell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 5
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
49.8 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Jackson?
The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Birmingham and 85.7 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.91 one way or $45.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Uniontown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Uniontown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 152.86 mi (246 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,582 |
| Coordinates | 31.5090500, -87.8944400 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-87.89444, 31.50905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.77 | $51.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.76 | $65.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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