How far is Birmingham, AL from Luverne, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Luverne, AL is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
140.38 mi
02h 56m
Flight
128.53 mi
206.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.53 mi
Kilometers
206.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.38 mi
Kilometers
225.92 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luverne
Mon, May 4, 3:35 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Mon, May 4, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-04T12:39
Arrive Luverne
Mon, May 4, 3:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Birmingham
70.3 mi
01h 28m
To Luverne
70.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue

    960 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    546 ft · 14 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Fairview Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Court Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Norman Bridge Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Hobbie Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Hobbie Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Anderson Drive

    26 mi · 39 min · Anderson Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    2922 ft · 57 sec · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Forest Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
89.3 mi · 64%
Anderson Drive
26 mi · 19%
Hobbie Road
11.3 mi · 8%
Norman Bridge Road
6.67 mi · 5%
South Court Street
3.63 mi · 3%
1st Avenue North
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

89.2 mi · 01h 39m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
128.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 28m from Birmingham
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Luverne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Birmingham and 70.1 miles from Luverne.

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

The direct path is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Luverne.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Luverne. Straight-line distance: 128.53 mi (206.85 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Luverne

City in Alabama

Population2,703
Coordinates31.7165500, -86.2638500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Luverne (-86.26385, 31.71655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.75 L · about $18.75
Round trip
$37.49
9.9 gal · 37.5 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.75 $37.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.08 $42.16
Premium $4.63 $22.89 $45.79
Diesel $5.42 $26.80 $53.61

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Luverne. The current time is 12:39:20.

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.