How far is Jasper, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Jasper, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jasper and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper and Birmingham.
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Start on 3rd Avenue
13 m · 6 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 20th Street West
1919 ft · 57 sec · 20th Street West
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
2657 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward 17th Street North, Downtown
1.1 mi · 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 Jasper and Birmingham.
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.
20th Street West
Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Jasper and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jasper to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
West Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Jasper and 20.8 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jasper and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near West Jefferson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
Brookside Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Jefferson.
Birmingham
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Brent, AL
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 34.73 mi (55.9 km).
#1 Jasper
City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 13,278 |
| Coordinates | 33.8312200, -87.2775100 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.79 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
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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