How far is Inverness, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Inverness, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inverness and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inverness and Birmingham.
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Start on Bullock County 28
33 m · 6 sec · Bullock County 28
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Turn left onto Bullock County 14
1.9 mi · 5 min · Bullock County 14
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Bullock County 22
3.1 mi · 12 min · Bullock County 22
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At the end of the road, turn left
20.2 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery
12.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
88.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
811 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn left onto 19th Street North
760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North
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Turn right 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 Inverness 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-65 North
Merge slight left
88.1 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Inverness 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 Inverness to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Inverness and 77.7 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Inverness and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove
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 Oak Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inverness and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 120.79 mi (194.4 km).
#1 Inverness
Inverness is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0148800, -85.7460600 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $3.69 | $19.16 | $38.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $23.79 | $47.57 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $30.34 | $60.67 |
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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