How far is Birmingham, AL from Oneonta, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Oneonta, AL is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
36.93 mi
00h 56m
Flight
35.09 mi
56.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.09 mi
Kilometers
56.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.93 mi
Kilometers
59.44 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oneonta
Wed, Apr 29, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Wed, Apr 29, 8:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-29T07:01
Arrive Oneonta
Wed, Apr 29, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Gurley
AL

Town

From Birmingham
18.5 mi
00h 28m
To Oneonta
18.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    14 m · 3 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    57 m · 4 sec · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on 5th Avenue North

    776 ft · 16 sec · 5th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20, I 59: Gadsden, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa

    1935 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street

    2597 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on AL 79

    575 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Tallapoosa Street

    769 ft · 18 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Pinson Valley Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2109 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5th Street North

    16 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pinson Valley Parkway
31.9 mi · 86%
I 20 East
1.85 mi · 5%
Vanderbilt Road
1.47 mi · 4%
AL 79
0.6 mi · 2%
I 20
0.37 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Pinson Valley Parkway

Continue straight

11.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
35.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gurley
00h 28m from Birmingham
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Birmingham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oneonta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Gurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Birmingham and 18.5 miles from Oneonta.

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

The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oneonta.

Stop Ideas Near Gurley

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 Gurley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.6 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gurley.

RAIL

Birmingham

33 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

76 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

104 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

107 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Oneonta. Straight-line distance: 35.09 mi (56.47 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Oneonta

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population6,601
Coordinates33.9481500, -86.4727600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Oneonta (-86.47276, 33.94815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $4.92
Round trip
$9.85
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.92 $9.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.54 $11.07
Premium $4.63 $6.01 $12.03
Diesel $5.42 $7.04 $14.08

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Oneonta. The current time is 07:01:33.

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.