How far is Birmingham, AL from Rainsville, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Rainsville, AL is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 52m.
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 Rainsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Rainsville.
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Start on 24th Street North
14 m · 3 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
57 m · 4 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Keep slight left to continue on 5th Avenue North
1728 ft · 34 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Continue on Messer Airport Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Messer Airport Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
1316 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
603 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville
1323 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Rainsville.
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 59 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
88.4 mi · 01h 35m
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 Rainsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Rainsville?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Steele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Birmingham and 49.9 miles from Rainsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Rainsville.
Stop Ideas Near Steele
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 Steele.
Anniston
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Rainsville. Straight-line distance: 86.69 mi (139.51 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rainsville
City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,149 |
| Coordinates | 34.4942500, -85.8477500 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rainsville (-85.84775, 34.49425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.28 | $32.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
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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