How far is Citronelle, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Citronelle, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Citronelle and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citronelle and Birmingham.
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Start on East State Street
3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
46.2 mi · 54 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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5.6 mi · 6 min
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3.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Tuscaloosa
2910 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
139.2 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street North, Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
14 m · 1 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 Citronelle and Birmingham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tuscaloosa
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Citronelle 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 Citronelle to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Citronelle and 92.4 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.63 one way or $57.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Citronelle and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near York
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 York.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Citronelle and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 187.39 mi (301.58 km).
#1 Citronelle
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,873 |
| Coordinates | 31.0907300, -88.2280600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.96 | $69.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.94 | $81.87 |
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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