How far is Birmingham, AL from Trussville, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Trussville, AL is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Trussville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Trussville.
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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
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 South: Atlanta, Montgomery
2492 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
1148 ft · 14 sec · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Trussville
1035 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Gadsden Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Gadsden Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Glenn Avenue
116 m · 19 sec · Glenn Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
577 ft · 29 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right
60 m · 14 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 Trussville.
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 59 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
6.85 mi · 00h 08m
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 Mostly Sunny near Trussville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Trussville?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Birmingham and 7.2 miles from Trussville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Trussville.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Trussville City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irondale.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Trussville. Straight-line distance: 13.09 mi (21.06 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trussville
City in Jefferson and St.
| Population | 23,048 |
| Coordinates | 33.6198300, -86.6088800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trussville (-86.60888, 33.61983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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