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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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 01h 44m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1777 ft · 30 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
27 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville
1746 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto State Route 5
13.3 mi · 18 min · State Route 5
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp slight right
777 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight left
103 m · 17 sec
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Turn sharp left
1078 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Birmingham Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingham Road
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1423 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn slight right
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Montgomery Road
1995 ft · 51 sec · Montgomery Road
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Turn right onto Selma Road
14 mi · 19 min · Selma Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2357 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto County Road 30
1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 30
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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.
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 West
Merge slight right
27 mi · 00h 30m
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.
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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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Blocton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Perryville. Straight-line distance: 65.01 mi (104.62 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Perryville
City in Perry County, Arkansas
| Population | 1,460 |
| Coordinates | 32.6168000, -87.1141600 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perryville (-87.11416, 32.6168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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