How far is Fyffe, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Fyffe, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
96.88 mi
01h 34m
Flight
82.11 mi
132.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.11 mi
Kilometers
132.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.88 mi
Kilometers
155.91 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Fyffe
Tue, May 5, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fyffe
2026-05-05T01:54
Arrive Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 3:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fyffe
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
Lester
AL

Town

From Fyffe
52.2 mi
00h 47m
To Birmingham
44.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
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 Fyffe and Birmingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street Shiloh

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street Shiloh

  2. 2

    Continue on McCurdy Avenue South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · McCurdy Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street East

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street East

  4. 4

    Continue on Love Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    85.8 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 1st Avenue North

    782 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: 1st Avenue North

    100 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    5.7 mi · 9 min · 1st Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 41 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 Fyffe 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Love Road
89.7 mi · 93%
1st Avenue North
5.69 mi · 6%
Main Street East
3.82 mi · 4%
Main Street Shiloh
3 mi · 3%
McCurdy Avenue South
1.68 mi · 2%
24th Street North
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Love Road

Merge slight left

85.8 mi · 01h 32m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lester
00h 47m from Fyffe
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fyffe 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 Fyffe to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Lester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Fyffe and 44.7 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lester

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

47 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

83 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fyffe and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 82.11 mi (132.15 km).

Fyffe

#1 Fyffe

City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,076
Coordinates34.4467600, -85.9041400
Altitude386
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street Shiloh (-85.904193, 34.446821)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.57 $29.13
Premium $4.63 $15.82 $31.63
Diesel $5.42 $18.52 $37.04

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 Fyffe and Birmingham. The current time is 01:54:23.

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.