How far is Enterprise, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Enterprise, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enterprise and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise and Birmingham.
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Start on West Lee Street
47 m · 14 sec · West Lee Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle
1708 ft · 37 sec · Boll Weevil Circle
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Turn left onto Neal Metcalf Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road
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Continue on Neil Metcalf Road
22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road
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Turn slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
3183 ft · 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
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
88.1 mi · 1 hr 36 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 Enterprise 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.
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.
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 Enterprise and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enterprise to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Enterprise and 90.2 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enterprise and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enterprise and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 162.09 mi (260.86 km).
#1 Enterprise
City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 26,562 |
| Coordinates | 31.3151700, -85.8552200 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.67 | $47.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.84 | $67.69 |
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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