How far is Birmingham, AL from Jacksonville, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Jacksonville, AL is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
75.51 mi
01h 33m
Flight
63.21 mi
101.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.21 mi
Kilometers
101.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.51 mi
Kilometers
121.52 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 5:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-18T02:35
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Lincoln
AL

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

From Birmingham
37.7 mi
00h 46m
To Jacksonville
37.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 46 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 64th Street North

    728 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    86 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left

    45 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 20 East: Atlanta

    806 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    54.5 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston

    1149 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue on McClellan Boulevard

    7 mi · 10 min · McClellan Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Pelham Road South

    4 mi · 6 min · Pelham Road South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Public Square West

    69 m · 7 sec · Public Square West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square West

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
54.7 mi · 72%
McClellan Boulevard
7 mi · 9%
Pelham Road South
3.95 mi · 5%
1st Avenue North
3.9 mi · 5%
24th Street North
0.28 mi
AL 21
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

54.5 mi · 00h 59m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
63.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
00h 46m from Birmingham
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Birmingham and 37.8 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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 Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Lincoln City Hall
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

Lincoln City Hall

Lincoln , AL
150 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.7/5 9 reviews City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

City of Lincoln Water Department

Lincoln , AL
716 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.

RAIL

Anniston

27 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

65 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 63.21 mi (101.72 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Jacksonville

City in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States

Population12,972
Coordinates33.8138200, -85.7613000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Jacksonville (-85.7613, 33.81382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.22
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.11 $20.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.37 $22.74
Premium $4.63 $12.35 $24.70
Diesel $5.42 $14.46 $28.92

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Jacksonville. The current time is 02:35:07.

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.