How far is Warrior, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Warrior, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.6 mi
00h 25m
Flight
20.29 mi
32.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.29 mi
Kilometers
32.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.6 mi
Kilometers
39.59 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in Warrior
Sun, Apr 19, 1:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrior
2026-04-19T01:03
Arrive Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Warrior
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Gardendale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Warrior
11.8 mi
00h 12m
To Birmingham
12.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bluff Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Bluff Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    94 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kemp Drive

    92 m · 13 sec · Kemp Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Louisa Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Louisa Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    78 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Service Road

    652 ft · 14 sec · Service Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    32 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward 17th Street North, Downtown

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Service Road
13.9 mi · 57%
Montgomery
3.94 mi · 16%
Louisa Street
2.23 mi · 9%
17th Street North
1.1 mi · 4%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 4%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Service Road

Merge slight left

13.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
00h 12m from Warrior
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warrior and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Warrior and 12.8 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Warrior and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Gardendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gardendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardendale.

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrior and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 20.29 mi (32.65 km).

Warrior

#1 Warrior

City in Jefferson and Blount counties in the State of Alabama, USA

Population3,190
Coordinates33.8142700, -86.8094400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Bluff Street (-86.809689, 33.814267)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.29 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.59
1.74 gal · 6.58 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.29 $6.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.71 $7.41
Premium $4.63 $4.02 $8.05
Diesel $5.42 $4.71 $9.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Warrior and Birmingham. The current time is 01:03:04.

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.