How far is Birmingham, AL from Perryville, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Perryville, AL is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
78.11 mi
01h 44m
Flight
65.01 mi
104.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.01 mi
Kilometers
104.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.11 mi
Kilometers
125.71 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perryville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 6:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-19T02:46
Arrive Perryville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
West Blocton
AL

Town

From Birmingham
39.1 mi
00h 52m
To Perryville
39 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    159 m · 20 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North

    880 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1777 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    27 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville

    1746 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    13.3 mi · 18 min · State Route 5

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    777 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    103 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left

    1078 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Birmingham Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingham Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1423 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    62 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Montgomery Road

    1995 ft · 51 sec · Montgomery Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Selma Road

    14 mi · 19 min · Selma Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2357 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 30

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 30

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 30

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
27.2 mi · 35%
Selma Road
14 mi · 18%
State Route 5
13.5 mi · 17%
6th Avenue North
1.19 mi · 2%
Birmingham Road
1 mi · 1%
County Road 30
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight right

27 mi · 00h 30m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Blocton
00h 52m from Birmingham
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

West Blocton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Birmingham and 39 miles from Perryville.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 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 Perryville.

Stop Ideas Near West Blocton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Blocton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Blocton.

BUS

Brent, AL

18 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

41 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

53 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

56 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Perryville. Straight-line distance: 65.01 mi (104.62 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Perryville

City in Perry County, Arkansas

Population1,460
Coordinates32.6168000, -87.1141600
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Perryville (-87.11416, 32.6168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.90
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.45 $20.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.75 $23.51
Premium $4.63 $12.76 $25.53
Diesel $5.42 $14.95 $29.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Perryville. The current time is 02:46:26.

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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.