How far is Collinsville, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Collinsville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Collinsville and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collinsville and Birmingham.
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Start on 1st Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
654 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
972 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 7 sec
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Continue on 6th Avenue North
965 ft · 38 sec · 6th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 24th Street North
159 m · 14 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 Collinsville 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.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Collinsville and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Collinsville to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Collinsville and 40.6 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collinsville and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Ashville
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 Ashville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Collinsville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 74.54 mi (119.96 km).
#1 Collinsville
Town in Alabama
| Population | 1,938 |
| Coordinates | 34.2639800, -85.8605300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.49 | $30.97 |
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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