How far is Birmingham, AL from Reform, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Reform, AL is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.23 mi
01h 46m
Flight
70.61 mi
113.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.61 mi
Kilometers
113.63 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.23 mi
Kilometers
142 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reform
Sun, May 3, 8:25 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sun, May 3, 10:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-03T06:38
Arrive Reform
Sun, May 3, 8:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Coaling
AL

Town of the United States

From Birmingham
44.1 mi
00h 53m
To Reform
44.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto McFarland Boulevard

    27.6 mi · 36 min · McFarland Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 1st Street South

    26 m · 4 sec · 1st Street South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
53.1 mi · 60%
McFarland Boulevard
27.6 mi · 31%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 3%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.48 mi · 2%
Main Avenue
1.44 mi · 2%
6th Avenue North
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight right

52.9 mi · 00h 57m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaling
00h 53m from Birmingham
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Reform.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Coaling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Birmingham and 44.1 miles from Reform.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Reform.

Stop Ideas Near Coaling

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coaling, 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 Coaling.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

21 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

27 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

58 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Reform. Straight-line distance: 70.61 mi (113.63 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Reform

City in Pickens County, Alabama, United States

Population1,546
Coordinates33.3784500, -88.0153000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Reform (-88.0153, 33.37845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.56
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.78 $23.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.63 $14.38 $28.77
Diesel $5.42 $16.84 $33.68

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Reform. The current time is 06:38:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.