How far is Bynum, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Bynum, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.8 mi
00h 52m
Flight
48.86 mi
78.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.86 mi
Kilometers
78.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.8 mi
Kilometers
86.59 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sat, May 30, 11:58 AM CDT
Return by in Bynum
Sat, May 30, 12:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bynum
2026-05-30T11:05
Arrive Birmingham
Sat, May 30, 11:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bynum
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
Odenville
AL

Town

From Bynum
26.3 mi
00h 26m
To Birmingham
27.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bynum Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Bynum Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mudd Street

    1010 ft · 20 sec · Mudd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on John N Wills Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · John N Wills Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Avenue South

    1046 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on 64th Street South

    760 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 41 sec · 24th Street North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John N Wills Avenue
44.5 mi · 83%
1st Avenue North
3.9 mi · 7%
Bynum Boulevard
2.12 mi · 4%
24th Street North
0.28 mi · 1%
1st Avenue South
0.2 mi
Mudd Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

John N Wills Avenue

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 47m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odenville
00h 26m from Bynum
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bynum and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Odenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Bynum and 27.5 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bynum and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Odenville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Odenville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Pell City City Council
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Pell City City Council

Pell City , AL
1905 1st Ave N, Pell City, AL 35125
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odenville.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

52 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

108 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bynum and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 48.86 mi (78.63 km).

Bynum

#1 Bynum

Unincorporated community

Population1,795
Coordinates33.6131600, -85.9610800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Bynum Boulevard (-85.961033, 33.613069)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.39
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.20 $14.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.09 $16.18
Premium $4.63 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $5.42 $10.29 $20.58

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bynum and Birmingham. The current time is 11:05:52.

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.