How far is Florala, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Florala, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.39 mi
03h 16m
Flight
176 mi
283.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176 mi
Kilometers
283.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.39 mi
Kilometers
333.77 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 8:32 AM CDT
Return by in Florala
Tue, May 5, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florala
2026-05-05T05:16
Arrive Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 8:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florala
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hayneville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Florala
102.8 mi
01h 38m
To Birmingham
104.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wall Street

    30 m · 12 sec · Wall Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto 5th Avenue

    2461 ft · 52 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Lockhart Boulevard

    2669 ft · 45 sec · Lockhart Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Lockala Avenue

    21.7 mi · 30 min · Lockala Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Bypass

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Western Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on River Falls Street

    143 m · 16 sec · River Falls Street

  8. 8

    Continue on River Falls Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · River Falls Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Mobile Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Mobile Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    145.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  13. 13

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

    811 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florala 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mobile Road
155 mi · 75%
Lockala Avenue
21.7 mi · 10%
River Falls Street
3.93 mi · 2%
Western Bypass
2.72 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue North
0.74 mi
Lockhart Boulevard
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Mobile Road

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayneville
01h 38m from Florala
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florala 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 Florala to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Florala and 104.5 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hayneville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

29 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

49 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

69 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

85 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florala and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 176 mi (283.24 km).

Florala

#1 Florala

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population1,891
Coordinates31.0051800, -86.3280000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Wall Street (-86.328002, 31.005161)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.7 L · about $27.72
Round trip
$55.44
14.64 gal · 55.4 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.72 $55.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.18 $62.35
Premium $4.63 $33.86 $67.71
Diesel $5.42 $39.64 $79.28

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Florala and Birmingham. The current time is 05:16:11.

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.