How far is Union Springs, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Union Springs, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.41 mi
02h 09m
Flight
114.15 mi
183.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.15 mi
Kilometers
183.7 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.41 mi
Kilometers
219.53 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 1:50 AM CDT
Return by in Union Springs
Tue, May 5, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Springs
2026-05-04T23:41
Arrive Birmingham
Tue, May 5, 1:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Springs
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 Union Springs
68.3 mi
01h 04m
To Birmingham
68.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Springs and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on North Powell Street

    107 m · 17 sec · North Powell Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blackmon Avenue West

    1332 ft · 43 sec · Blackmon Avenue West

  3. 3

    Continue on Baskin Street

    27.2 mi · 37 min · Baskin Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  13. 13

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

    811 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Springs 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
88.4 mi · 65%
Baskin Street
27.2 mi · 20%
US 82 West
12.4 mi · 9%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.09 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
114.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 04m from Union Springs
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union Springs and Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union Springs to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 68.3 miles from Union Springs and 68.1 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Springs and 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 Union Springs and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 114.15 mi (183.7 km).

Union Springs

#1 Union Springs

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,352
Coordinates32.1443200, -85.7149500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: North Powell Street (-85.714742, 32.14432)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.22 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.43
9.62 gal · 36.44 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.22 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.49 $40.97
Premium $4.63 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $5.42 $26.05 $52.09

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 Union Springs and Birmingham. The current time is 23:41:11.

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.