How far is Hayden, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Hayden, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.16 mi
00h 31m
Flight
25.82 mi
41.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.16 mi
Kilometers
50.15 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sun, May 3, 6:47 PM CDT
Return by in Hayden
Sun, May 3, 7:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hayden
2026-05-03T18:15
Arrive Birmingham
Sun, May 3, 6:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hayden
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Morris
AL

Town in Alabama

From Hayden
15.4 mi
00h 15m
To Birmingham
15.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    11 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    597 ft · 27 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    61 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    78 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    555 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    76 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayden and Birmingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
18.8 mi · 60%
Montgomery
3.94 mi · 13%
17th Street North
1.1 mi · 4%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 3%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi · 1%
19th Street North
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

3rd Street

Merge slight left

18.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
00h 15m from Hayden
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hayden and Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Hayden and 15.8 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morris

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris.

RAIL

Birmingham

26 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

93 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

94 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hayden and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 25.82 mi (41.56 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hayden

Town in the U.

Population1,358
Coordinates33.8926000, -86.7577700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-86.757806, 33.892624)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.33
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.17 $8.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.68 $9.37
Premium $4.63 $5.09 $10.18
Diesel $5.42 $5.96 $11.91

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hayden and Birmingham. The current time is 18:15:33.

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.