How far is Roanoke, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Roanoke, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Birmingham.
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Start on Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Merge slight right
38.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
61.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Avenue South
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on 64th Street South
760 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street South
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
3.9 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
1486 ft · 41 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 Roanoke and Birmingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
61.1 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Bynum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Roanoke and 54.1 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Bynum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bynum.
Anniston
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 86.42 mi (139.08 km).
#1 Roanoke
City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,940 |
| Coordinates | 33.1512300, -85.3721700 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.28 | $28.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
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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