How far is Birmingham, AL from Vernon, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Vernon, AL is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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 06m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Vernon.
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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
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
34.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa, Oakman
1378 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on State Route 124
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 124
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
23.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
51 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Temple Avenue North
900 ft · 26 sec · Temple Avenue North
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Turn right onto 10th Street Northwest
2570 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbus Street West
16.7 mi · 23 min · Columbus Street West
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Turn right onto Yellow Creek Road
1575 ft · 43 sec · Yellow Creek Road
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Continue on Columbus Avenue Northeast
2764 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbus Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Vernon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 22 West
Continue straight
34.8 mi · 00h 37m
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 Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Vernon?
The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Oakman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Birmingham and 48.3 miles from Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Oakman
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 Oakman.
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 76.91 mi (123.77 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernon
City in Lamar County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 33.7570500, -88.1089200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon (-88.10892, 33.75705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.52 | $29.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.47 | $36.93 |
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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