How far is Harpersville, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Harpersville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harpersville and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harpersville and Birmingham.
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Start on the route
26 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South
83 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
968 ft · 19 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
1486 ft · 41 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 Harpersville and Birmingham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
26 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harpersville to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Meadowbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Harpersville and 14.7 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.90 one way or $7.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harpersville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Meadowbrook
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harpersville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 24.3 mi (39.11 km).
#1 Harpersville
Town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,748 |
| Coordinates | 33.3440000, -86.4380400 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.58 | $11.15 |
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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