How far is Birmingham, AL from Malvern, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Malvern, AL is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.14 mi
04h 07m
Flight
180.79 mi
290.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.79 mi
Kilometers
290.95 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.14 mi
Kilometers
320.49 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malvern
Sat, May 23, 3:45 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sat, May 23, 7:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-23T11:38
Arrive Malvern
Sat, May 23, 3:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pike Road
AL

Town

From Birmingham
99.7 mi
02h 03m
To Malvern
99.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    36.4 mi · 45 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    9.4 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hartford Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hartford Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East White Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East White Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    16 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
88.4 mi · 44%
I 65 South
88.3 mi · 44%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
Hartford Highway
2.76 mi · 1%
East White Street
1.49 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

88.1 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
180.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Road
02h 03m from Birmingham
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Birmingham and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Birmingham and 99.4 miles from Malvern.

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

The direct path is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.

Stop Ideas Near Pike Road

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

22 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

88 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

115 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 180.79 mi (290.95 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Malvern

Town in Geneva County, Alabama, United States

Population1,462
Coordinates31.1393400, -85.5191000
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Malvern (-85.5191, 31.13934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.6 L · about $26.62
Round trip
$53.25
14.06 gal · 53.2 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.62 $53.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.94 $59.88
Premium $4.63 $32.51 $65.03
Diesel $5.42 $38.07 $76.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Malvern. The current time is 11:38:29.

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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.