How far is Birmingham, AL from Midland City, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Midland City, AL is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
186.36 mi
03h 45m
Flight
170.19 mi
273.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.19 mi
Kilometers
273.89 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.36 mi
Kilometers
299.91 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:44 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-18T23:58
Arrive Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:30 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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Birmingham
93.3 mi
01h 52m
To Midland City
93.1 mi
01h 52m

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
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Midland City.

  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 mi · 45 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit uturn

    1557 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    65 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    750 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Kelly Avenue

    532 ft · 13 sec · Kelly Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kelly Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
88.3 mi · 47%
I 65 South
88.3 mi · 47%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
1st Avenue North
1.37 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.11 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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
170.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 52m from Birmingham
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Midland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Midland City?

The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Birmingham and 93.1 miles from Midland City.

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

The direct path is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Midland City. Straight-line distance: 170.19 mi (273.89 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Midland City

#2 Midland City

Town in Alabama

Population2,377
Coordinates31.3190600, -85.4938200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Midland City (-85.49382, 31.31906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.89 L · about $24.92
Round trip
$49.84
13.16 gal · 49.78 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.92 $49.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.02 $56.05
Premium $4.63 $30.43 $60.87
Diesel $5.42 $35.63 $71.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Midland City. The current time is 23:58:52.

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.