How far is Holtville, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Holtville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.79 mi
01h 16m
Flight
67.03 mi
107.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.03 mi
Kilometers
107.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.79 mi
Kilometers
125.19 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sun, Nov 8, 1:53 AM CST
Return by in Holtville
Sun, Nov 8, 3:10 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holtville
2026-11-08T00:36
Arrive Birmingham
Sun, Nov 8, 1:53 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holtville
9:30 PM CST
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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Holtville
38.2 mi
00h 38m
To Birmingham
39.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
66ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m ยท 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whatley Drive

    34 m ยท 13 sec ยท Whatley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Holtville Road

    5.8 mi ยท 10 min ยท Holtville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.1 mi ยท 11 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.5 mi ยท 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1131 ft ยท 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    54 mi ยท 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North

    811 ft ยท 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    1.2 km ยท 1 min ยท 3rd Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    760 ft ยท 17 sec ยท 19th Street North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft ยท 51 sec ยท 5th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m ยท 1 sec ยท 24th Street North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holtville 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holtville Road
60 mi ยท 77%
3rd Avenue North
0.74 mi ยท 1%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi ยท 1%
US 11
0.15 mi
19th Street North
0.14 mi
Whatley Drive
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Holtville Road

Merge slight left

54 mi ยท 00h 59m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 38m from Holtville
Leave By
3:56 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holtville and Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Holtville and 39.6 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.05 one way or $20.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holtville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 67.03 mi (107.87 km).

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#1 Holtville

Holtville is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.6362400, -86.3266400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Whatley Drive (-86.32663, 32.63624)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L ยท about $10.05
Round trip
$20.10
5.48 gal ยท 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $10.05 $20.10
Mid-grade $4.15 $11.38 $22.76
Premium $4.55 $12.48 $24.96
Diesel $5.82 $15.95 $31.90

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 ยท Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Holtville and Birmingham. The current time is 00:36:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.