How far is Thomasville, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Thomasville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Perry County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomasville and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomasville and Birmingham.
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Start on Wilson Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Front Street
105 m · 11 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right onto Nicol Avenue
1668 ft · 50 sec · Nicol Avenue
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Turn right
2 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5
49.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · State Route 5
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 5
35 m · 4 sec · State Route 5
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
18.8 mi · 26 min · State Route 5
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Turn slight right
3 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right
27.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street North, Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
14 m · 1 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 Thomasville 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.
State Route 5
Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5
49.8 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Thomasville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomasville to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Thomasville and 70.5 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Thomasville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
Marion, AL
Selma, AL
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 123.59 mi (198.9 km).
#1 Thomasville
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,766 |
| Coordinates | 31.9134900, -87.7358400 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $18.78 | $37.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.86 | $53.72 |
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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