How far is Meridianville, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Meridianville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.45 mi
01h 42m
Flight
92.89 mi
149.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.89 mi
Kilometers
149.49 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.45 mi
Kilometers
176.15 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Mon, May 25, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Meridianville
Tue, May 26, 1:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridianville
2026-05-25T22:00
Arrive Birmingham
Mon, May 25, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridianville
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
South Vinemont
AL

Town

From Meridianville
54.5 mi
00h 51m
To Birmingham
55 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wells Road

    74 m · 13 sec · Wells Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-565 West

    2071 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridianville 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 68%
I-565 West
18.7 mi · 17%
Montgomery
3.94 mi · 4%
Memorial Parkway Northwest
2.45 mi · 2%
17th Street North
1.1 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
92.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Vinemont
00h 51m from Meridianville
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridianville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

South Vinemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Meridianville and 55 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridianville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near South Vinemont

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

81 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridianville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 92.89 mi (149.49 km).

Meridianville

#1 Meridianville

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population6,021
Coordinates34.8514800, -86.5722200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells Road (-86.57222, 34.851396)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.62 L · about $14.62
Round trip
$29.24
7.72 gal · 29.24 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.62 $29.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.44 $32.88
Premium $4.63 $17.85 $35.71
Diesel $5.42 $20.90 $41.80

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridianville and Birmingham. The current time is 22:00:17.

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.