How far is Linden, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Linden, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.7 mi
02h 07m
Flight
101.86 mi
163.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.86 mi
Kilometers
163.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.7 mi
Kilometers
199.08 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM CDT
Return by in Linden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linden
2026-04-22T21:35
Arrive Birmingham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linden
9:30 PM CDT
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
Moundville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Linden
64.1 mi
01h 03m
To Birmingham
59.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coats Avenue

    10 m · 7 sec · Coats Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2170 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on South Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    24.3 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    79.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street North, Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linden and Birmingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M L King Highway
80.5 mi · 65%
North Main Street
14.8 mi · 12%
Tuscaloosa Street
4.59 mi · 4%
South Cedar Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
17th Street North
0.8 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

M L King Highway

Merge slight left

79.1 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moundville
01h 03m from Linden
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Linden and Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Moundville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Linden and 59.6 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Linden and Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Moundville

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

23 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

43 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

50 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Selma, AL

86 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linden and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 101.86 mi (163.92 km).

Linden

#1 Linden

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, USA

Population1,853
Coordinates32.3062500, -87.7980700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Coats Avenue (-87.79807, 32.30625)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.52 L · about $16.51
Round trip
$33.02
8.72 gal · 33.04 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.51 $33.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.57 $37.14
Premium $4.63 $20.17 $40.33
Diesel $5.42 $23.61 $47.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Linden and Birmingham. The current time is 21:35:23.

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.