How far is Birmingham, AL from Pell City, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Pell City, AL is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson, St.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Pell City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Pell City.
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Start on 24th Street North
1486 ft · 46 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
3.9 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 64th Street North
728 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
86 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left
45 m · 5 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I 20 East: Atlanta
806 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231, AL 53: Ashville, Pell City
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Street
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Turn right onto Comer Avenue
1158 ft · 32 sec · Comer Avenue
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Turn right onto Cogswell Avenue
983 ft · 23 sec · Cogswell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cogswell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Pell City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
27.7 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Birmingham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pell City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Pell City?
The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leeds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Birmingham and 17 miles from Pell City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pell City.
Stop Ideas Near Leeds
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Pell City. Straight-line distance: 30.07 mi (48.4 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pell City
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,045 |
| Coordinates | 33.5862100, -86.2860900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pell City (-86.28609, 33.58621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
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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