How far is Dauphin Island, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Dauphin Island, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dauphin Island and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dauphin Island and Birmingham.
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Start on the route
2 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Cadillac Avenue
839 ft · 39 sec · Cadillac Avenue
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Turn right onto Le Moyne Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Le Moyne Drive
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Continue on Gordon Persons Bridge
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gordon Persons Bridge
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Continue on Dauphin Island Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Dauphin Island Parkway
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Turn left onto Laurendine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Laurendine Road
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Turn right onto West Range Line Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Range Line Road
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Continue on Rangeline Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Rangeline Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery
3020 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
258.9 mi · 4 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
811 ft · 21 sec
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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
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Turn right 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 Dauphin Island and Birmingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 North
Continue straight
259 mi · 04h 42m
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 Dauphin Island and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dauphin Island to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from Dauphin Island and 146.7 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.97 one way or $77.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dauphin Island and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Georgiana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dauphin Island and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 238.27 mi (383.46 km).
#1 Dauphin Island
Island and town in the U.
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 30.2554800, -88.1097200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.83 | $87.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.59 | $95.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.72 | $111.44 |
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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