How far is Birmingham, AL from Pleasant Grove, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Pleasant Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Pleasant Grove.
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Start on 24th Street North
1486 ft · 43 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 9th Street North
755 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street North
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
134 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Montgomery
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Saginaw, Calera, Montevallo
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Church Street
1582 ft · 39 sec · Church Street
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
7 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Pleasant Grove.
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 South
Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Pleasant Grove?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Alabaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Birmingham and 23.7 miles from Pleasant Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.36 one way or $12.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Alabaster
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 Alabaster.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Marion, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Pleasant Grove. Straight-line distance: 41.38 mi (66.6 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Grove
City in western Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 9,578 |
| Coordinates | 32.9217900, -86.7947100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Grove (-86.79471, 32.92179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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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