How far is Perryville, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Perryville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Perryville and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryville and Birmingham.
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Start on County Road 30
1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 30
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
2357 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
14 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Montgomery Road
2146 ft · 60 sec · Montgomery Road
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1583 ft · 41 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Birmingham Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingham Road
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Take the ramp slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
829 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight left
96 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
1219 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Birmingham Road
5 mi · 7 min · Birmingham Road
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Turn straight onto 5
637 ft · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 5
13.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 5
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Turn slight right
3 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right
27.6 mi · 30 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 Perryville and Birmingham.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Route 5
Take the ramp right
27.6 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Perryville and Chance 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 Perryville to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
West Blocton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Perryville and 39.8 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Perryville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near West Blocton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perryville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 65.01 mi (104.62 km).
#1 Perryville
City in Perry County, Arkansas
| Population | 1,460 |
| Coordinates | 32.6168000, -87.1141600 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
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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