How far is Hokes Bluff, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Hokes Bluff, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.9 mi
01h 11m
Flight
63.09 mi
101.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.09 mi
Kilometers
101.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.9 mi
Kilometers
115.71 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 6:33 PM CDT
Return by in Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 7:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hokes Bluff
2026-05-05T17:21
Arrive Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 6:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hokes Bluff
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
Ashville
AL

City in St.

From Hokes Bluff
35.9 mi
00h 35m
To Birmingham
36 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hokes Bluff and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Hood Avenue

    1225 ft · 20 sec · North Hood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on George Wallace Drive

    3143 ft · 48 sec · George Wallace Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Birmingham

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 6th Avenue North

    965 ft · 38 sec · 6th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 24th Street North

    159 m · 14 sec · 24th Street North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Wallace Drive
60.5 mi · 84%
Herman Nelson Highway
6.16 mi · 9%
East Meighan Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3%
Alford Bend Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Carraway Boulevard
0.42 mi · 1%
US 31
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashville
00h 35m from Hokes Bluff
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hokes Bluff 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 Hokes Bluff to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Hokes Bluff and 36 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hokes Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Ashville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

44 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hokes Bluff and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 63.09 mi (101.53 km).

Hokes Bluff

#1 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Alford Bend Road (-85.866393, 33.998137)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.24
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.62 $19.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.82 $21.64
Premium $4.63 $11.75 $23.50
Diesel $5.42 $13.75 $27.51

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hokes Bluff and Birmingham. The current time is 17:21:14.

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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.