How far is Guntersville, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Guntersville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guntersville and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guntersville and Birmingham.
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Start on Gunter Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gunter Avenue
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 47 min
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1643 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
60 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
33.9 mi · 49 min
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Continue on Tallapoosa Street
1498 ft · 32 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 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 Guntersville and Birmingham.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Gunter Avenue
Exit the roundabout
33.9 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guntersville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Guntersville to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Guntersville and 53.9 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Guntersville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Fairview
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairview.
Birmingham
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guntersville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 64.78 mi (104.26 km).
#1 Guntersville
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.3582300, -86.2944600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.82 | $23.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
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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