How far is Birmingham, AL from Monroeville, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Monroeville, AL is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
194.85 mi
03h 38m
Flight
141 mi
226.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141 mi
Kilometers
226.92 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.85 mi
Kilometers
313.58 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroeville
Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Wed, May 13, 1:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-12T18:22
Arrive Monroeville
Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 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
97.6 mi
01h 49m
To Monroeville
97.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    166.3 mi · 3 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    21.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3048 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Alabama Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Alabama Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward North Alabama Avenue

    700 ft · 14 sec · North Alabama Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pineville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
166 mi · 85%
South Alabama Avenue
4.11 mi · 2%
1st Avenue North
1.37 mi · 1%
24th Street North
0.28 mi
US 84
0.19 mi
9th Street North
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

166 mi · 03h 02m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
141 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 49m from Birmingham
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Monroeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 97.6 miles from Birmingham and 97.3 miles from Monroeville.

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

The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.05 one way or $52.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Monroeville. Straight-line distance: 141 mi (226.92 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Monroeville

City in Alabama, United States

Population5,623
Coordinates31.5279400, -87.3247100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Monroeville (-87.32471, 31.52794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.03 L · about $26.05
Round trip
$52.11
13.76 gal · 52.06 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.05 $52.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.30 $58.60
Premium $4.63 $31.82 $63.64
Diesel $5.42 $37.26 $74.51

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Monroeville. The current time is 18:22:39.

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.