How far is Springville, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Springville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson and St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springville and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springville and Birmingham.
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Start on Robinson Street
1 m · 6 sec · Robinson Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1432 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Marietta Road
2890 ft · 60 sec · Marietta Road
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Take the ramp right
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 7 sec
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Continue on 6th Avenue North
965 ft · 38 sec · 6th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 24th Street North
159 m · 14 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 Springville and Birmingham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Marietta Road
Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Springville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springville to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trussville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Springville and 14.4 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Springville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Trussville
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 Trussville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 25.89 mi (41.67 km).
#1 Springville
Town in St.
| Population | 4,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.7750500, -86.4719100 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
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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