How far is Deatsville, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Deatsville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.62 mi
01h 14m
Flight
67.3 mi
108.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.3 mi
Kilometers
108.31 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.62 mi
Kilometers
121.7 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 10:34 AM CDT
Return by in Deatsville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deatsville
2026-04-18T09:20
Arrive Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deatsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Calera
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Deatsville
37 mi
00h 37m
To Birmingham
38.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Lane

    46 m · 10 sec · Academy Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    54 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

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

    811 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deatsville 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Academy Lane
54.2 mi · 72%
3rd Avenue North
0.74 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi · 1%
US 11
0.15 mi
19th Street North
0.14 mi
24th Street North
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Academy Lane

Merge slight left

54 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
67.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calera
00h 37m from Deatsville
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deatsville 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 Deatsville to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Deatsville and 38.6 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Calera

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Calera, 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 Calera.

BUS

Brent, AL

42 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

46 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deatsville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 67.3 mi (108.31 km).

Deatsville

#1 Deatsville

Town of the United States

Population1,243
Coordinates32.6081900, -86.3958100
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Academy Lane (-86.395831, 32.608193)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.1 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.22
5.34 gal · 20.2 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.11 $20.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.37 $22.74
Premium $4.63 $12.35 $24.70
Diesel $5.42 $14.46 $28.92

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Deatsville and Birmingham. The current time is 09:20:00.

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.