How far is Rogersville, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Rogersville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.61 mi
01h 49m
Flight
94.5 mi
152.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.5 mi
Kilometers
152.08 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.61 mi
Kilometers
182.84 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:28 PM CDT
Return by in Rogersville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-22T18:39
Arrive Birmingham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
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
New Hope
AL

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

From Rogersville
56.5 mi
00h 54m
To Birmingham
57 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on United States Highway 72

    20.9 mi · 29 min · United States Highway 72

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    84.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
85.1 mi · 75%
United States Highway 72
20.9 mi · 18%
Montgomery
3.94 mi · 3%
17th Street North
1.1 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

84.8 mi · 01h 31m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 54m from Rogersville
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rogersville and Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Rogersville and 57 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.19 one way or $30.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

89 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 94.5 mi (152.08 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

Population1,293
Coordinates34.8257800, -87.2967600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: United States Highway 72 (-87.297079, 34.824975)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.18 L · about $15.19
Round trip
$30.37
8.02 gal · 30.36 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.19 $30.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.08 $34.16
Premium $4.63 $18.55 $37.09
Diesel $5.42 $21.71 $43.43

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogersville and Birmingham. The current time is 18:39:53.

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.