How far is Valley Grande, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Valley Grande, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
85.27 mi
01h 29m
Flight
70.71 mi
113.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.71 mi
Kilometers
113.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.27 mi
Kilometers
137.23 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Thu, Apr 30, 6:54 PM CDT
Return by in Valley Grande
Thu, Apr 30, 8:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Grande
2026-04-30T17:24
Arrive Birmingham
Thu, Apr 30, 6:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Grande
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
Jemison
AL

Town

From Valley Grande
40.4 mi
00h 44m
To Birmingham
44.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Grande and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Citizens Parkway

    11.6 mi · 20 min · Citizens Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Alabama Highway 22

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Alabama Highway 22

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Foshee Avenue

    1145 ft · 39 sec · Foshee Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

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

    811 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Grande 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foshee Avenue
28.5 mi · 33%
Citizens Parkway
11.6 mi · 14%
Alabama Highway 22
9.3 mi · 11%
3rd Avenue North
0.74 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi · 1%
US 11
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Foshee Avenue

Merge slight left

28.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
70.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jemison
00h 44m from Valley Grande
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valley Grande 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 Valley Grande to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Jemison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Valley Grande and 44.9 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Valley Grande and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Jemison

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

40 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

62 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

64 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Selma, AL

66 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Grande and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 70.71 mi (113.8 km).

Valley Grande

#1 Valley Grande

City in Dallas County, Alabama, United States

Population3,468
Coordinates32.5090200, -86.9874900
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Citizens Parkway (-86.987458, 32.509008)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.39 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
6.02 gal · 22.78 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.82 $25.64
Premium $4.63 $13.92 $27.84
Diesel $5.42 $16.30 $32.60

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Grande and Birmingham. The current time is 17:24:24.

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.