Origin
Birmingham, AL
Late night in Birmingham on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Choccolocco, 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 21m
Distance
68.4 mi
110 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 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Choccolocco, AL
Fernando Oliveira
Trip Overview
This 68.4-mile drive from Birmingham, AL to Choccolocco, AL is a straightforward trip, taking about 1 hour and 21 minutes. It's entirely within Alabama, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, reflecting a relatively short distance. You'll primarily be on I-20 for the majority of this highway-focused journey, which offers a convenient and efficient way to get from point A to point B. With no designated stops, this route is ideal for those who prefer to get to their destination without many detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 57.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| 1st Avenue North | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| DeArmanville Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US 78 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Old Choccolocco Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 24th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Leon Smith Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 64th Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 57.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Choccolocco, AL.
1
Start on 24th Street North
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
24th Street North
2
Turn left onto US 11
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
1st Avenue North
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto 64th Street North
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
64th Street North
4
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
283 ft
·
6 sec
·
1st Avenue South
5
Turn left
146 ft
·
5 sec
6
At end of road, turn left
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
7
Merge onto I 20
57 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
9
Keep slight left at fork
202 ft
·
13 sec
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 431
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Leon Smith Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
12
Turn right onto US 78
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 78
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto DeArmanville Road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
DeArmanville Road
14
Keep slight right at fork onto DeArmanville Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
DeArmanville Road
15
Continue on Old Choccolocco Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Choccolocco Road
16
Arrive at destination
Old Choccolocco Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Birmingham, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 62 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 11 / 1st Avenue North
Turn left onto US 11 / 1st Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
1st Avenue South
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
Navigation decision point
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
At end of road, turn left toward I 20 East: Atlanta
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
9
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
7
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 431 / Leon Smith Parkway
Turn left onto US 431 / Leon Smith Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.33 one way
$20.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Choccolocco, AL
Late night in Choccolocco on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
3 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 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?
Expect a largely highway-focused drive, with 87% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 57.2 miles on I-20, indicating a significant period of consistent driving. While the core of the journey is on the interstate, you'll experience transitions onto roads like 1st Avenue North and DeArmanville Road, which may offer a slight change of pace before reaching your destination. Overall, this drive leans towards efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.2 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and 1st Avenue North. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 11 / 1st Avenue North.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 11 / 1st Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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 Choccolocco, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Anniston along the way.
Anniston
61.7 mi in
|
~1h 9m
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.2 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Choccolocco, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.3 miles (US 11 / 1st Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Choccolocco, 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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