How far is Millbrook, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Millbrook, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
84.83 mi
01h 19m
Flight
76.31 mi
122.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.31 mi
Kilometers
122.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.83 mi
Kilometers
136.52 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Millbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millbrook
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Birmingham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millbrook
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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Millbrook
41.6 mi
00h 39m
To Birmingham
43.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Millbrook and Birmingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    9 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Edgewood Road

    1265 ft · 35 sec · Edgewood Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Grandview Road

    2898 ft · 1 min · Grandview Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 10

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 8

    1384 ft · 43 sec · County Road 8

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    78 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North

    811 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millbrook 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 8
78.5 mi · 92%
County Road 10
1.6 mi · 2%
3rd Avenue North
0.74 mi · 1%
Grandview Road
0.55 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi · 1%
Edgewood Road
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 8

Merge slight left

78 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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
76.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 39m from Millbrook
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Millbrook and Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Millbrook and 43.2 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Millbrook and Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millbrook and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 76.31 mi (122.81 km).

Millbrook

#1 Millbrook

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

Population16,117
Coordinates32.4798600, -86.3619200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-86.362086, 32.479824)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.65
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.32 $22.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.73 $25.47
Premium $4.63 $13.83 $27.66
Diesel $5.42 $16.19 $32.38

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 Millbrook and Birmingham. The current time is 21:59:26.

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.