Origin
Birmingham, AL
Late night in Birmingham on Tuesday
Local time
5:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Talladega, 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 5m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Talladega, AL
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Trip Overview
Birmingham, AL to Talladega, AL is 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m via I 20 and AL 77, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, making it a straightforward trip from the Southeast region. Given its brevity, this drive is easily accomplished as a same-day excursion, offering a practical option for getting from one point to another without a significant time commitment. The route primarily uses interstate before transitioning to state highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 37.1 mi | 40m |
| AL 77 | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| 1st Avenue North | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| North East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Coosa Street West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 64th Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 37.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Talladega, 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
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 168
Toward AL 77: Talladega, Lincoln
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto AL 77
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
AL 77
10
Continue on this road
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
this road
11
Continue on North East Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North East Street
12
Turn right onto Coosa Street West
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Coosa Street West
13
Turn left onto North Spring Street
456 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Spring Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 41.7 — 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
41.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward AL 77: Talladega, Lincoln
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.
Exit 168
Toward AL 77: Talladega, Lincoln
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.05 one way
$16.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Talladega, AL
Late night in Talladega on Tuesday
Local time
5:50 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 5m 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 mostly highway, with 88% of the 53.3 miles on interstate or major roadways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 37.1 miles on I 20, which means extended cruising on a high-speed road. The transition from interstate to surface roads will likely involve a noticeable change in speed and traffic density as you approach your destination. Expect frequent exits and potential for merging traffic as you navigate the final miles.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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?
4/10
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 0.3 miles in near US 11 / 1st Avenue North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 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 Talladega, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Lincoln along the way.
Lincoln
41.7 mi in
|
~48m
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 5m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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 0.3 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 Talladega, 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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