How far is Birmingham, AL from Munford, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Munford, AL is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.92 mi
01h 10m
Flight
49.06 mi
78.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.06 mi
Kilometers
78.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.92 mi
Kilometers
93.22 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Munford
Thu, Apr 16, 12:30 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Thu, Apr 16, 1:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Munford
Thu, Apr 16, 12:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pell City
AL

City in Alabama

From Birmingham
28.9 mi
00h 35m
To Munford
29 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 46 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 64th Street North

    728 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    86 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left

    45 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 20 East: Atlanta

    806 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    48.8 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 202: Munford, Coldwater

    846 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Priebes Mill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Priebes Mill Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jennifer Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jennifer Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mitchel Street

    1468 ft · 1 min · Mitchel Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lions Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Lions Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lions Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
48.9 mi · 84%
1st Avenue North
3.9 mi · 7%
Priebes Mill Road
2.85 mi · 5%
Jennifer Road
1.31 mi · 2%
24th Street North
0.28 mi
Mitchel Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

48.8 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pell City
00h 35m from Birmingham
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Munford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Pell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Birmingham and 29 miles from Munford.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pell City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pell City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Lincoln City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Lincoln City Hall

Lincoln , AL
150 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.7/5 9 reviews City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Nearby stop 13 mi away

City of Lincoln Water Department

Lincoln , AL
716 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pell City.

RAIL

Anniston

43 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

108 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Munford. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.96 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Munford

Human settlement in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,345
Coordinates33.5298300, -85.9508000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Munford (-85.9508, 33.52983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.45
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.73 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.63 $9.44 $18.87
Diesel $5.42 $11.05 $22.09

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Munford. The current time is 23:19:56.

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.