How far is Troy, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Troy, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.08 mi
02h 15m
Flight
127.81 mi
205.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.81 mi
Kilometers
205.69 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.08 mi
Kilometers
231.87 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Troy
Tue, May 5, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-05T07:21
Arrive Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Troy
69.3 mi
01h 07m
To Birmingham
74.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    756 ft · 35 sec · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3 Notch Street

    3173 ft · 59 sec · North 3 Notch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    972 ft · 20 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Orion Street

    533 ft · 11 sec · Orion Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Trojan Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Trojan Way

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  17. 17

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

    811 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
88.4 mi · 61%
Trojan Way
37.6 mi · 26%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
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 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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 07m from Troy
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troy and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Troy and 74.8 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.28 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 127.81 mi (205.69 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: East Walnut Street (-85.969958, 31.808534)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.25 L · about $19.28
Round trip
$38.55
10.18 gal · 38.5 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.28 $38.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.68 $43.36
Premium $4.63 $23.54 $47.08
Diesel $5.42 $27.56 $55.12

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Birmingham. The current time is 07:21:01.

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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.