Origin
Alexandria, AL
Late night in Alexandria on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, AL to Birmingham, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
Alexandria to Birmingham is 65.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I 20 and AL 77, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without a lot of complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 37.1 mi | 40m |
| AL 77 | 14.3 mi | 19m |
| AL 144 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| 1st Avenue North | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Stadium Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Post Oak Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 64th Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 37.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on Stadium Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Stadium Drive
2
Turn left onto CR 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Post Oak Road
3
Continue on AL 144
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
AL 144
4
Turn left onto AL 77
14 mi
·
19 min
·
AL 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I-20 West: Birmingham
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 20
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 130B
Toward 1st Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on 64th Street South
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
64th Street South
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 11
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
1st Avenue North
10
Turn right onto 24th Street North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
24th Street North
11
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Alexandria, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 61.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 73 / Post Oak Road
Turn left onto CR 73 / Post Oak Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
AL 77
Turn left onto AL 77
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 West: Birmingham
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-20 West: Birmingham
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward 1st Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 130B
Toward 1st Avenue South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.95 one way
$19.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.93 | $21.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Birmingham, AL
Late night in Birmingham on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 91% of the route on major roads like I 20. You'll encounter a stretch of 37.1 miles on I 20 without needing to exit. The transition to surface roads will happen as you approach your destination, offering a change from the high-speed cruising. Expect a good number of exits along the highway sections, typical for interstate travel.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and AL 77. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 73 / Post Oak Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 73 / Post Oak Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (AL 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alexandria, AL to Birmingham, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 1St Avenue South along the way.
1St Avenue South
61.4 mi in
|
~1h 15m
About the Cities
Arriving in Birmingham, AL
Full guide →Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, and its cultural and economic nucleus. While it's best remembered as the site of protest, bombings, and other racial tumult during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, visitors to the Birmingham of today will find a pleasant green city of ridges, valleys, attractive views, and friendly, hospitable people.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 73 / Post Oak Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (AL 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Birmingham, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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