How far is Birmingham, AL from Linden, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Linden, AL is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Linden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Linden.
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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
79 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union
974 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto M L King Highway
1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street
1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street
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Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway
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Turn left onto East Capitol Street
736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street
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Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue
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Turn left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Coats Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Coats Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coats Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Linden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight right
79 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Linden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Linden?
The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Moundville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Birmingham and 64.2 miles from Linden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Linden.
Stop Ideas Near Moundville
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 Moundville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Linden. Straight-line distance: 101.86 mi (163.92 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Linden
Town in Marengo County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,853 |
| Coordinates | 32.3062500, -87.7980700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden (-87.79807, 32.30625)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.16 | $34.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.29 | $38.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.95 | $41.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
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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