How far is Glencoe, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Glencoe, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glencoe and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glencoe and Birmingham.
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Start on East Railroad Avenue
21 m · 9 sec · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto North College Street
51 m · 12 sec · North College Street
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Turn right onto Chastain Boulevard East
1 mi · 2 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Continue on East Meighan Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
622 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto 23rd Street
85 m · 7 sec · 23rd Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto Padenreich Avenue
2215 ft · 1 min · Padenreich Avenue
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Turn right onto Hillsboro Drive
156 m · 23 sec · Hillsboro Drive
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Turn right onto George Wallace Drive
2047 ft · 57 sec · George Wallace Drive
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Turn left onto Birmingham, Chattanooga
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Birmingham
1864 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right
55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 7 sec
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Continue on 6th Avenue North
965 ft · 38 sec · 6th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 24th Street North
159 m · 14 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 Glencoe and Birmingham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
George Wallace Drive
Merge slight right
55.5 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Glencoe 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 Glencoe to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Glencoe and 33.9 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glencoe and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Springville
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 Springville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glencoe and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 58.38 mi (93.95 km).
#1 Glencoe
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 5,080 |
| Coordinates | 33.9570400, -85.9324700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.14 | $20.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
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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