Origin
Birmingham, AL
Morning in Birmingham on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Springville, 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
34m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Springville, AL
Nicholas Derio Palacios
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Birmingham to Springville, you are looking at a straightforward 28.5-mile journey that takes about 34 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough to handle without any overnight stops. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major corridors, primarily utilizing I-59, Messer Airport Highway, and State Route 174. With an estimated fuel cost of only $4, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Southeast. Since the trip is so brief, it offers the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule permits without needing extensive logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 23.7 mi | 25m |
| Messer Airport Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| State Route 174 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 20 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Robinson Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 23.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Springville, AL.
1
Start on 24th Street North
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
24th Street North
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
188 ft
·
3 sec
·
5th Avenue North
3
Keep slight left at fork onto 5th Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Avenue North
4
Continue on Messer Airport Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Messer Airport Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 20; I 59
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 20; I 59
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 59
Toward I 59 North: Gadsden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 154
Toward 174: Springville, Odenville
9
Turn sharp left onto AL 174
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 174
10
Turn right onto US 11
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Robinson Street
4 ft
·
0 sec
·
Robinson Street
12
Arrive at destination
Robinson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 59
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 North: Gadsden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 59 North: Gadsden
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward 174: Springville, Odenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 154
Toward 174: Springville, Odenville
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
AL 174 / State Route 174
Turn sharp left onto AL 174 / State Route 174
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
28.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Robinson Street
Turn right onto Robinson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
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
Springville, AL
Morning in Springville on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 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
34m 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 route is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 23.7 miles along I-59. Expect a functional, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding, scenic tour. The transition from the urban environment of Birmingham to the more localized transit of State Route 174 happens smoothly as you near your destination. Because the bulk of the drive is interstate-based, you can anticipate consistent speeds and a direct path that prioritizes utility over complexity.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.7 mi on I 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and Messer Airport Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
905 ft
609 ft
Total Climb
418 ft
Total Descent
306 ft
Highest Point
905 ft
~22.4 mi in
Elevation Range
296 ft
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 Springville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
Atlanta
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
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 34m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.7 miles on I 59. 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 Springville, 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights 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 Springville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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