How far is Odenville, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Odenville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.51 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.74 mi
41.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.74 mi
Kilometers
41.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.51 mi
Kilometers
49.1 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM CDT
Return by in Odenville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Odenville
2026-04-18T05:38
Arrive Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Odenville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Leeds
AL

City in Jefferson, St.

From Odenville
14.6 mi
00h 18m
To Birmingham
15.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alabama Street

    76 m · 17 sec · Alabama Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    734 ft · 33 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burgess Drive

    1585 ft · 1 min · Burgess Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    2000 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Avenue South

    1046 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on 64th Street South

    760 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 41 sec · 24th Street North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
13.8 mi · 45%
1st Avenue North
3.9 mi · 13%
Burgess Drive
0.3 mi · 1%
24th Street North
0.28 mi · 1%
1st Avenue South
0.2 mi · 1%
64th Street South
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leeds
00h 18m from Odenville
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Odenville and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Leeds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Odenville and 15.9 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leeds

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

25 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

67 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

88 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

102 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Odenville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 25.74 mi (41.43 km).

Odenville

#1 Odenville

Town

Population3,886
Coordinates33.6773200, -86.3966500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabama Street (-86.396502, 33.677302)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.18
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.09 $8.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.63 $5.00 $9.99
Diesel $5.42 $5.85 $11.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Odenville and Birmingham. The current time is 05:38:09.

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.