How far is Birmingham, AL from Trinity, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Trinity, AL is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
87.99 mi
01h 46m
Flight
76.81 mi
123.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.81 mi
Kilometers
123.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.99 mi
Kilometers
141.6 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trinity
Wed, May 6, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Wed, May 6, 11:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-06T20:15
Arrive Trinity
Wed, May 6, 10:01 PM 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
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Good Hope
AL

Alabama

From Birmingham
44.1 mi
00h 53m
To Trinity
43.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Beltline Road Southeast

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Beltline Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Trinity Road

    733 ft · 23 sec · Old Trinity Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Trinity Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Old Trinity Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto North Seneca Drive

    80 m · 10 sec · North Seneca Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lile Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Lile Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lile Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
72.9 mi · 83%
Beltline Road Southeast
5.44 mi · 6%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 5%
Old Trinity Road
3.39 mi · 4%
6th Avenue North
1.19 mi · 1%
67
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

72.8 mi · 01h 19m

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 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Good Hope
00h 53m from Birmingham
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Birmingham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Trinity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 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?

Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Birmingham and 43.9 miles from Trinity.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Trinity.

Stop Ideas Near Good Hope

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

108 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Trinity. Straight-line distance: 76.81 mi (123.61 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Trinity

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

Population2,095
Coordinates34.6067600, -87.0883500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Trinity (-87.08835, 34.60676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.75 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.48
6.2 gal · 23.5 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.74 $23.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.20 $26.41
Premium $4.63 $14.34 $28.68
Diesel $5.42 $16.79 $33.57

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Trinity. The current time is 20:15:17.

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.