How far is Taylor, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Taylor, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.47 mi
03h 23m
Flight
180.43 mi
290.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.43 mi
Kilometers
290.38 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.47 mi
Kilometers
324.24 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Fri, May 1, 8:25 PM CDT
Return by in Taylor
Fri, May 1, 11:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-05-01T17:02
Arrive Birmingham
Fri, May 1, 8:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Taylor
97.9 mi
01h 41m
To Birmingham
103.6 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Road

    3 m · 8 sec · Taylor Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    27 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    10.5 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    15.9 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North

    811 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
88.4 mi · 44%
Taylor Road
72.5 mi · 36%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Carter Hill Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

88.1 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
180.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 41m from Taylor
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Taylor and Chance Rain Showers near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Taylor and 103.6 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Taylor and Chance Rain Showers near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 180.43 mi (290.38 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

Town in Alabama, United States

Population2,440
Coordinates31.1649000, -85.4682700
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor Road (-85.468353, 31.164994)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.91 L · about $26.93
Round trip
$53.85
14.22 gal · 53.82 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.93 $53.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.28 $60.56
Premium $4.63 $32.88 $65.77
Diesel $5.42 $38.50 $77.00

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Birmingham. The current time is 17:02:09.

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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.