How far is Chalkville, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Chalkville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chalkville and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalkville and Birmingham.
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Start on Old Springville Road Northeast
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Springville Road Northeast
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Continue on Springville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Springville Road
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Turn left onto Parkway East
1.4 mi · 3 min · Parkway East
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Continue on Parkway East
69 m · 6 sec · Parkway East
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Continue on Roebuck Parkway
732 ft · 17 sec · Roebuck Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 59 South: Birmingham
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 1st Avenue North
782 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: 1st Avenue North
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
5.7 mi · 9 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
1486 ft · 41 sec · 24th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chalkville and Birmingham.
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.
1st Avenue North
Continue on 1st Avenue North
5.69 mi · 00h 09m
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 Chalkville and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chalkville to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 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 6.9 miles from Chalkville and 10.5 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chalkville and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irondale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chalkville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 12.77 mi (20.55 km).
#1 Chalkville
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,901 |
| Coordinates | 33.6531600, -86.6477700 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
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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