Origin
Birmingham, AL
Late night in Birmingham on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Brook Highland, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Birmingham, AL
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Brook Highland, AL
Michał Robak
Trip Overview
Birmingham, AL to Brook Highland, AL is 12.4 miles and takes about 21 minutes via US 280, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Alabama. It's a straightforward drive that primarily utilizes major expressways. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without much fuss. The main roads are well-maintained and designed for efficient travel, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 280 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Red Mountain Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Brook Highland Parkway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Kinross Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Brook Highland Trace | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brook Highland Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 280
— 7.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Brook Highland, AL.
1
Start on 24th Street North
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
24th Street North
2
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
199 ft
·
3 sec
·
3rd Avenue North
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 31 South, US 280 East
4
Merge onto US 31; US 280
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Mountain Expressway
5
Take the exit onto US 280
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 280
Toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Brook Highland Parkway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brook Highland Parkway
7
Turn left onto Brook Highland Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Brook Highland Drive
8
Turn right onto Brook Highland Trace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brook Highland Trace
9
At end of road, turn left onto Kinross Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kinross Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Avenue North
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 31 South, US 280 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 South, US 280 East
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 280
Take the exit onto US 280 toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Brook Highland Trace
Turn right onto Brook Highland Trace
Navigation decision point
4
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Kinross Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Kinross Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.87 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.06 | $4.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Brook Highland, AL
Late night in Brook Highland on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 91% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on US 280 and the Red Mountain Expressway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on US 280, offering a consistent pace. Expect a steady flow of traffic typical of these types of expressways. The transition to Brook Highland Parkway marks the final segment of this predominantly high-speed journey.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on US 280.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and Red Mountain Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Avenue North.
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 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Birmingham, AL to Brook Highland, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Zoo Gardens along the way.
Zoo Gardens
2.6 mi in
|
~3m
|
via US 280
About the Cities
Starting 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 21m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 7.9 miles on US 280. 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 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brook Highland, 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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