How far is Phil Campbell, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Phil Campbell, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
95.6 mi
01h 36m
Flight
77.3 mi
124.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.3 mi
Kilometers
124.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.6 mi
Kilometers
153.85 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in Phil Campbell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phil Campbell
2026-04-19T05:19
Arrive Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phil Campbell
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
Carbon Hill
AL

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

From Phil Campbell
47.5 mi
00h 48m
To Birmingham
48 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Phil Campbell and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on McClung Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · McClung Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    22.6 mi · 34 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2350 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  12. 12

    Turn left 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 Phil Campbell and Birmingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
79.3 mi · 83%
I 65 South
3.65 mi · 4%
17th Street North
1.1 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi
19th Street North
0.27 mi
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Merge slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carbon Hill
00h 48m from Phil Campbell
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Phil Campbell 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 Phil Campbell to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Carbon Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Phil Campbell and 48 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Phil Campbell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Carbon Hill

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

78 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

79 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phil Campbell and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 77.3 mi (124.41 km).

Phil Campbell

#1 Phil Campbell

Town in Alabama, United States also known as Burchamsville

Population1,072
Coordinates34.3509300, -87.7064200
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: McClung Avenue (-87.706415, 34.351088)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.77 L · about $12.76
Round trip
$25.52
6.74 gal · 25.54 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.76 $25.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.35 $28.71
Premium $4.63 $15.59 $31.17
Diesel $5.42 $18.25 $36.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Phil Campbell and Birmingham. The current time is 05:19:00.

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.