How far is Birmingham, AL from Montevallo, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Montevallo, AL is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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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 Montevallo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Montevallo.
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Start on 24th Street North
1486 ft · 43 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 9th Street North
755 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street North
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
134 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Montgomery
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Street South
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Turn left onto Montevallo Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · Montevallo Road
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Continue on Ashville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ashville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2058 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Middle Street
110 m · 15 sec · Middle Street
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Turn left onto Valley Street
57 m · 8 sec · Valley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Montevallo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Montevallo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Montevallo?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Birmingham and 17.5 miles from Montevallo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Montevallo.
Stop Ideas Near Pelham
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 Pelham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Montevallo. Straight-line distance: 29.24 mi (47.05 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montevallo
City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,098 |
| Coordinates | 33.1006700, -86.8641600 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montevallo (-86.86416, 33.10067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
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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