How far is Flint City, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Flint City, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.96 mi
01h 13m
Flight
69.93 mi
112.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.93 mi
Kilometers
112.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.96 mi
Kilometers
120.64 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Wed, May 6, 8:49 PM CDT
Return by in Flint City
Wed, May 6, 10:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint City
2026-05-06T19:36
Arrive Birmingham
Wed, May 6, 8:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Dodge City
AL

Town

From Flint City
37.8 mi
00h 36m
To Birmingham
37.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint City and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 m · 4 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast

    8.3 mi · 13 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Thompson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Thompson Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Birmingham

    1574 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward 17th Street North, Downtown

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint City and Birmingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
59 mi · 79%
6th Avenue Southeast
8.31 mi · 11%
Montgomery
3.94 mi · 5%
Thompson Road
1.23 mi · 2%
17th Street North
1.1 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

58.7 mi · 01h 03m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge City
00h 36m from Flint City
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint City to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Flint City and 37.2 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $20.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Dodge City

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

59 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint City and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 69.93 mi (112.54 km).

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#1 Flint City

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,033
Coordinates34.5231500, -86.9702900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Road Southeast (-86.970283, 34.523175)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
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
2.64 gal
10.01 L · about $10.00
Round trip
$20.00
5.28 gal · 20.02 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.00 $20.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.24 $22.49
Premium $4.63 $12.21 $24.42
Diesel $5.42 $14.30 $28.59

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint City and Birmingham. The current time is 19:36:30.

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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.