How far is Fort Deposit, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Fort Deposit, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
124.22 mi
01h 53m
Flight
106.93 mi
172.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.93 mi
Kilometers
172.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.22 mi
Kilometers
199.92 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Deposit
Thu, Apr 16, 12:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Deposit
2026-04-15T20:44
Arrive Birmingham
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Deposit
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
Enterprise
AL

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

From Fort Deposit
61.3 mi
00h 56m
To Birmingham
62.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Deposit and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Pollard Street

    1028 ft · 47 sec · Pollard Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto State Route 185

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 185

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Interstate 65

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Interstate 65

  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 Fort Deposit 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate 65
118 mi · 95%
State Route 185
2.02 mi · 2%
Old Fort Road
1.11 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue North
0.74 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi
Pollard Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Interstate 65

Merge slight left onto Interstate 65

118 mi · 02h 09m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
00h 56m from Fort Deposit
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Deposit and Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Deposit to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Fort Deposit and 62.9 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Deposit and Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

52 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

53 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

57 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

66 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Deposit and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 106.93 mi (172.08 km).

Fort Deposit

#1 Fort Deposit

Town

Population1,145
Coordinates31.9845900, -86.5785900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Pollard Street (-86.578709, 31.984631)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.17
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.59 $33.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.65 $37.31
Premium $4.63 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $5.42 $23.72 $47.44

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Deposit and Birmingham. The current time is 20:44:45.

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.