How far is Birmingham, AL from Owens Cross Roads, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Owens Cross Roads, AL is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 02h 13m.
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.
City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Owens Cross Roads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Owens Cross Roads.
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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
79.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
994 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
1224 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest
1892 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Governors Drive
1748 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest
13.9 mi · 20 min · Governors Drive Southwest
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Take the exit slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Wilson Mann Road
2259 ft · 1 min · Wilson Mann Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hwy 431
10 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 431
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 431
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Owens Cross Roads.
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
79.3 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Owens Cross Roads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Owens Cross Roads?
The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Birmingham and 57.5 miles from Owens Cross Roads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Owens Cross Roads.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
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 New Hope.
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Owens Cross Roads. Straight-line distance: 76.34 mi (122.85 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owens Cross Roads
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,233 |
| Coordinates | 34.5881500, -86.4588800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owens Cross Roads (-86.45888, 34.58815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.33 | $34.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
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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