How far is Coaling, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Coaling, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coaling and Birmingham.
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Start on Fikes Road
130 m · 21 sec · Fikes Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 59
29 m · 8 sec · County Road 59
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Turn left onto Coaling Hagler Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Coaling Hagler Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Covered Bridge Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Covered Bridge Road
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Take the ramp right
1423 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 41 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 Coaling 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.
Covered Bridge Road
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Coaling and Chance Rain Showers near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coaling to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
North Johns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Coaling and 22.4 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Coaling and Chance Rain Showers near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near North Johns
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coaling and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 39.87 mi (64.17 km).
#1 Coaling
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,633 |
| Coordinates | 33.1590100, -87.3408300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
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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