How far is Reform, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Reform, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
90.16 mi
01h 29m
Flight
70.61 mi
113.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.61 mi
Kilometers
113.63 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.16 mi
Kilometers
145.1 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sun, May 3, 8:12 AM CDT
Return by in Reform
Sun, May 3, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reform
2026-05-03T06:43
Arrive Birmingham
Sun, May 3, 8:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reform
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
Coaling
AL

Town of the United States

From Reform
44.1 mi
00h 44m
To Birmingham
46 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street South

    26 m · 6 sec · 1st Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    22.5 mi · 29 min · 1st Avenue East

  3. 3

    Continue on McFarland Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 7 min · McFarland Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reform 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
57 mi · 63%
1st Avenue East
22.5 mi · 25%
McFarland Boulevard
5.06 mi · 6%
Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 2%
17th Street North
0.8 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

Merge slight left

53 mi · 00h 57m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaling
00h 44m from Reform
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reform and Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Coaling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Reform and 46 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coaling

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

21 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

27 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

58 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reform and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 70.61 mi (113.63 km).

Reform

#1 Reform

City in Pickens County, Alabama, United States

Population1,546
Coordinates33.3784500, -88.0153000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street South (-88.015354, 33.378463)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.04 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.09
6.36 gal · 24.08 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.04 $24.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.54 $27.09
Premium $4.63 $14.71 $29.42
Diesel $5.42 $17.22 $34.44

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Reform and Birmingham. The current time is 06:43:42.

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.