How far is Birmingham, AL from Moundville, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Moundville, AL is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Moundville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Moundville.
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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
1777 ft · 30 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
53.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 69 South: Moundville
1042 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1529 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Market Street
2023 ft · 2 min · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Moundville.
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 20 West
Merge slight right
53.2 mi · 00h 58m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Moundville?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Vance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Birmingham and 34.6 miles from Moundville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Vance
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 Vance.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Moundville. Straight-line distance: 59.93 mi (96.45 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moundville
Town in Alabama
| Population | 2,497 |
| Coordinates | 32.9976200, -87.6300100 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moundville (-87.63001, 32.99762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
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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