How far is Birmingham, AL from Taylor, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Taylor, AL is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 02h 36m.
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.
City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Taylor.
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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
89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue
960 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue
546 ft · 14 sec · West Fairview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto South Court Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Court Street
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Continue on Norman Bridge Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road
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Continue on Hobbie Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Hobbie Road
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
827 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Ramer Grady Road
2774 ft · 1 min · Ramer Grady Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ramer Grady Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Ramer Grady Road
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Turn slight right onto Meriwether Trail
2.5 mi · 6 min · Meriwether Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meriwether Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Taylor.
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
89.2 mi · 01h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Taylor?
The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Birmingham and 60.8 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Enterprise
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 Enterprise.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 111.77 mi (179.88 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylor
Taylor is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9754300, -86.2333000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor (-86.2333, 31.97543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $3.95 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.04 | $38.09 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $25.52 | $51.03 |
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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