How far is McDonald Chapel, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from McDonald Chapel, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonald Chapel and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald Chapel and Birmingham.
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Start on Iceland Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · Iceland Avenue
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Continue on Iceland Avenue
107 m · 20 sec · Iceland Avenue
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Turn left onto Quebec Street
770 ft · 35 sec · Quebec Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kiska Avenue
594 ft · 27 sec · Kiska Avenue
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Turn right onto Panama Place
55 m · 9 sec · Panama Place
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Turn left onto Ocala Way
135 m · 22 sec · Ocala Way
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Turn right onto Birmingport Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Birmingport Road
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Continue on 20th Street Ensley
1.2 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Ensley
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Take the ramp left
889 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street North, Downtown
1.3 km · 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 McDonald Chapel 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 Ensley
Merge slight left
3.27 mi · 00h 04m
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 McDonald Chapel and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonald Chapel to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Forestdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from McDonald Chapel and 4.8 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McDonald Chapel and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Forestdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Birmingham City Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forestdale.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald Chapel and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 7.55 mi (12.15 km).
#1 McDonald Chapel
Census designated place
| Population | 717 |
| Coordinates | 33.5217700, -86.9336000 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
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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