How far is Holt, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Holt, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holt and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holt and Birmingham.
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Start on 40th Avenue Northeast
92 m · 20 sec · 40th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 16th Street Northeast
145 m · 21 sec · 16th Street Northeast
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Continue on 42nd Avenue Northeast
785 ft · 37 sec · 42nd Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Crescent Ridge Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Crescent Ridge Road Northeast
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Continue on Crescent Ridge Road East
1.4 km · 2 min · Crescent Ridge Road East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Boulevard East
1385 ft · 26 sec · University Boulevard East
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Keep slight left to continue on University Boulevard East
5.6 mi · 9 min · University Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-20 East, I-59 North: Birmingham
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
44.4 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street North, Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
14 m · 1 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 Holt and Birmingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-20 East
Merge slight left
44.4 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Holt and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holt to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Holt and 27.8 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holt and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Lake View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holt and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 44.05 mi (70.89 km).
#1 Holt
Holt is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.2340100, -87.4844500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $3.67 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $11.29 | $22.59 |
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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