How far is Indian Springs Village, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Indian Springs Village, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
18.44 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.75 mi
18.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.75 mi
Kilometers
18.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.44 mi
Kilometers
29.68 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM CDT
Return by in Indian Springs Village
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Springs Village
2026-04-19T08:15
Arrive Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Indian Springs Village
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
Hoover
AL

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

From Indian Springs Village
8.5 mi
00h 10m
To Birmingham
9.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Springs Village and Birmingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Springs Village and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Chahaba Oaks Lane

    86 m · 16 sec · Chahaba Oaks Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cahaba Oaks Trail

    1119 ft · 51 sec · Cahaba Oaks Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cahaba Valley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cahaba Valley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

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

    811 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Springs Village 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cahaba Valley Road
15.2 mi · 83%
3rd Avenue North
0.74 mi · 4%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi · 2%
Cahaba Oaks Trail
0.21 mi · 1%
US 11
0.15 mi · 1%
19th Street North
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cahaba Valley Road

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoover
00h 10m from Indian Springs Village
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indian Springs Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indian Springs Village to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Indian Springs Village and 9.9 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indian Springs Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Hoover

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

60 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

74 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Springs Village and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 11.75 mi (18.91 km).

Indian Springs Village

#1 Indian Springs Village

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America

Population2,628
Coordinates33.3553900, -86.7544300
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Chahaba Oaks Lane (-86.754403, 33.355336)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.92
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.46 $4.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.77 $5.54
Premium $4.63 $3.01 $6.01
Diesel $5.42 $3.52 $7.04

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Indian Springs Village and Birmingham. The current time is 08:15:27.

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.