How far is West Blocton, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from West Blocton, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Blocton and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Blocton and Birmingham.
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Start on Hickory Road
614 ft · 31 sec · Hickory Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Azalea Lane
8 m · 3 sec · Azalea Lane
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Turn right onto Hickory Road
122 m · 19 sec · Hickory Road
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Turn right onto Cahaba River Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Cahaba River Drive
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Turn right onto State Route 5
7.5 mi · 10 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 West Blocton 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
Take the ramp right
27.6 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Blocton and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Blocton to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
North Johns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from West Blocton and 20.9 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Blocton and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near North Johns
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 North Johns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Blocton and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 33.47 mi (53.86 km).
#1 West Blocton
Town
| Population | 1,228 |
| Coordinates | 33.1181700, -87.1250000 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
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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