How far is Birmingham, AL from Moulton, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Moulton, AL is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Moulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Moulton.
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Start on 24th Street North
159 m · 20 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North
880 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Section Line Road
61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road
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Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
31.2 mi · 37 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn left onto Big Nance Street
44 m · 6 sec · Big Nance Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Big Nance Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Moulton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Moulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Moulton?
The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Birmingham and 41.8 miles from Moulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny around Birmingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Moulton.
Stop Ideas Near Dodge City
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 Dodge City.
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Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Moulton. Straight-line distance: 72.08 mi (116 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moulton
City in Alabama
| Population | 3,201 |
| Coordinates | 34.4812100, -87.2933500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moulton (-87.29335, 34.48121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
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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