How far is Birmingham, AL from Smoke Rise, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Smoke Rise, AL is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Smoke Rise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Smoke Rise.
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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
24 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
20 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
78 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
80 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1112 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Smoke Rise Trail
1.5 km · 4 min · Smoke Rise Trail
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Continue on Smoke Rise Trail
2358 ft · 2 min · Smoke Rise Trail
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Turn right onto Scenic Trail
987 ft · 45 sec · Scenic Trail
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Turn right onto Ridge Trail
706 ft · 34 sec · Ridge Trail
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Continue on Ridge Trail
573 ft · 26 sec · Ridge Trail
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Turn left onto Crosshill Trail
1 km · 2 min · Crosshill Trail
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Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
1.5 km · 4 min · Crosshill Lane
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Turn right
48 m · 11 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 Smoke Rise.
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 65 North
Merge slight left
24 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Partly Sunny near Smoke Rise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Smoke Rise?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Birmingham and 14.7 miles from Smoke Rise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birmingham and Partly Sunny near Smoke Rise.
Stop Ideas Near Gardendale
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 Gardendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Smoke Rise. Straight-line distance: 25.66 mi (41.3 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smoke Rise
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
| Population | 1,825 |
| Coordinates | 33.8917700, -86.8202700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smoke Rise (-86.82027, 33.89177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
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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