Origin
Birmingham, AL
Late night in Birmingham on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Odenville, 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
41m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Odenville, AL
Magda Ehlers
Trip Overview
Birmingham, AL to Odenville, AL is 29.7 miles and takes about 41m via I 20, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically Alabama, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a drive that's predominantly highway, so if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill. It's a practical option for a quick errand or to connect to other travel plans without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Moody Parkway | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| 1st Avenue North | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Burgess Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 64th Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 13.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Odenville, 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
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 144B
Toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 411
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Moody Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Burgess Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgess Drive
11
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
1st Avenue
12
Turn right onto Alabama Street
249 ft
·
11 sec
·
Alabama Street
13
Arrive at destination
Alabama Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 18.3 — 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
|
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
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 144B
Toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Odenville, AL
Late night in Odenville on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 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
41m 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 heavily focused on highway travel, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 20, including a continuous stretch of 13.7 miles. The experience is likely to be efficient, allowing for steady progress. While the primary roads are I 20, Moody Parkway, and 1st Avenue North, the overall character leans towards a typical interstate experience rather than a winding scenic byway. Be prepared for highway speeds and the consistent environment they bring.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Moody Parkway. You will hit about 11 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
5/10
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 29.7 miles you will encounter 11 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.
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 41m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 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 0.3 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 — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Freedom Riders National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Odenville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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