How far is Guin, AL from Birmingham, AL?

Fastest route

The distance between Guin, AL and Birmingham, AL is 82 miles (132 kilometers) by car, following the I-22 W and US-78 route. The drive time is approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes. The halfway point is Jasper, AL.

Here are some recommended routes from Guin to Birmingham by car:

  • Route 1: 1 hour and 16 minutes, 81.6 miles
    • US-78 E
    • I-22 W
  • Route 2: 1 hour and 16 minutes, 82.3 miles
    • US-78 E
    • I-22 W
    • US-78 W
  • Route 3: 1 hour and 21 minutes, 82 miles
    • AL-44 W
    • I-22 W
    • US-78 W
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
82 mi
01h 17m
Flight
70.92 mi
114.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.92 mi
Kilometers
114.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82 mi
Kilometers
131.96 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM CDT
Return by in Guin
Wed, May 13, 12:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guin
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive Birmingham
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guin
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
Jasper
AL

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

From Guin
40.8 mi
00h 38m
To Birmingham
41.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1966 ft · 52 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on 7th Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · 7th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2312 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 44

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 44

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Jasper

    1802 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    69.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guin 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-22 East
69.7 mi · 85%
7th Street
4.34 mi · 5%
I 65 South
3.65 mi · 4%
17th Street North
1.1 mi · 1%
State Highway 44
1.07 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-22 East

Merge slight left

69.3 mi · 01h 14m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
00h 38m from Guin
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Guin and Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Guin to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Guin and 41.3 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Guin and Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Jasper

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

56 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

98 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guin and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 70.92 mi (114.13 km).

Guin

#1 Guin

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population2,250
Coordinates33.9656600, -87.9147500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: US 43 (-87.914747, 33.965631)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.95 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.89
5.78 gal · 21.9 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.94 $21.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.31 $24.62
Premium $4.63 $13.37 $26.73
Diesel $5.42 $15.65 $31.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Guin and Birmingham. The current time is 21:33:27.

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.