How far is Leeds, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Leeds, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leeds and Birmingham.
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Start on Ashville Road
1175 ft · 27 sec · Ashville Road
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Turn right onto Parkway Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · Parkway Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-20 West: Birmingham
1868 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Avenue South
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on 64th Street South
760 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street South
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
3.9 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
1486 ft · 41 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 Leeds 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.
I-20 West
Merge slight left
9.17 mi · 00h 11m
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 Leeds and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leeds to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Leeds and 9.6 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leeds and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leeds and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 14.98 mi (24.11 km).
#1 Leeds
City in Jefferson, St.
| Population | 12,026 |
| Coordinates | 33.5481600, -86.5444300 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
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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