How far is Clio, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Clio, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
166.12 mi
02h 44m
Flight
143.12 mi
230.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.12 mi
Kilometers
230.33 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.12 mi
Kilometers
267.34 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 7:22 AM CDT
Return by in Clio
Tue, May 5, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clio
2026-05-05T04:37
Arrive Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 7:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clio
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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Clio
81.5 mi
01h 22m
To Birmingham
84.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elamville Street

    4 m · 7 sec · Elamville Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brundidge Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Brundidge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South A Graham Boulevard

    1635 ft · 28 sec · South A Graham Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South A. Graham Boulevard

    2976 ft · 50 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2652 ft · 44 sec

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    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

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    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North

    811 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North

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    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  29. 29

    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 Clio 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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
88.4 mi · 53%
South A. Graham Boulevard
53 mi · 32%
Brundidge Street
12.8 mi · 8%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

88.1 mi · 01h 36m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
143.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
01h 22m from Clio
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clio 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 Clio to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Clio and 84.7 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clio and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clio and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 143.12 mi (230.33 km).

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#1 Clio

City in Barbour County, Alabama, United States

Population1,268
Coordinates31.7087800, -85.6105000
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Brundidge Street (-85.610458, 31.708803)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.19 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.38
11.72 gal · 44.38 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.19 $44.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.96 $49.92
Premium $4.63 $27.10 $54.21
Diesel $5.42 $31.73 $63.46

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Clio and Birmingham. The current time is 04:37:31.

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.