How far is Mignon, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Mignon, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.6 mi
00h 56m
Flight
38.98 mi
62.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.98 mi
Kilometers
62.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.6 mi
Kilometers
73.39 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Tue, May 12, 7:57 PM CDT
Return by in Mignon
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mignon
2026-05-12T19:01
Arrive Birmingham
Tue, May 12, 7:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mignon
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
Westover
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Mignon
22.7 mi
00h 28m
To Birmingham
22.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Seminole Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · Seminole Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alabama Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Alabama Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Birmingham Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Birmingham Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    39.3 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North

    148 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South

    83 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    968 ft · 19 sec · 1st Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 41 sec · 24th Street North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Red Mountain Expressway
2.07 mi · 5%
Old Birmingham Highway
1.81 mi · 4%
Alabama Avenue
1.1 mi · 2%
US 31 North
0.36 mi · 1%
24th Street North
0.28 mi · 1%
1st Avenue North
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

39.3 mi · 00h 52m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westover
00h 28m from Mignon
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mignon and Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Westover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Mignon and 22.9 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mignon and Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Westover

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

31 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

73 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

73 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

97 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mignon and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 38.98 mi (62.73 km).

Mignon

#1 Mignon

Census designated place

Population1,284
Coordinates33.1834500, -86.2610900
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Seminole Avenue (-86.261195, 33.183372)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.09 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.19
3.22 gal · 12.18 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.10 $12.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.86 $13.71
Premium $4.63 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.42 $8.72 $17.44

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mignon and Birmingham. The current time is 19:01:28.

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.