Origin
Boaz, AL
Morning in Boaz on Sunday
Local time
6:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boaz, AL to Birmingham, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
72.3 mi
116 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boaz, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
This 72.3-mile drive from Boaz, AL to Birmingham, AL is a straightforward trip, taking about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Primarily utilizing I 59, it's a highway-focused route that's perfect for a single-day excursion, so no overnight stays are needed. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical option for getting between these two Southeast Alabama locations. You'll find the journey efficient, with a substantial 74% of the drive on highways. This route offers a practical way to travel, emphasizing getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 48.2 mi | 51m |
| Florida Short Route | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| 1st Avenue North | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| AL 77 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| AL 168 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 48.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boaz, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on College Avenue
237 ft
·
11 sec
·
College Avenue
2
Turn right onto Bel Air Street
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bel Air Street
3
Turn right onto AL 205
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Broad Street
4
Turn left onto AL 168
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 168
5
Turn sharp right onto US 431
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Florida Short Route
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto AL 77
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
AL 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I-59 South: Birmingham
8
Merge onto I 59
48 mi
·
51 min
·
I 59
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 132
Toward US 11: 1st Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
326 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 11
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
1st Avenue North
12
Turn right onto 24th Street North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
24th Street North
13
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Boaz, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 66.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bel Air Street
Turn right onto Bel Air Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 431 / Florida Short Route
Turn sharp right onto US 431 / Florida Short Route
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
AL 77
Turn right onto AL 77
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 11: 1st Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 132
Toward US 11: 1st Avenue North
8
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.92 one way
$21.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Birmingham, AL
Morning in Birmingham on Sunday
Local time
6:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Ashville, AL
36 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 72.3-mile journey. The majority of your travel, about 74%, will be on high-speed roads like I 59. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 48.2 miles on I 59, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While the Florida Short Route and 1st Avenue North offer a slight change of pace, the overall character remains that of an efficient, highway-driven route designed for straightforward travel between Boaz and Birmingham.
74% 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: 48.2 mi on I 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and Florida Short Route. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bel Air Street.
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 72.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Bel Air Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 431 / Florida Short Route): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (AL 77): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 26m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.2 miles on I 59. 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: near the start (Bel Air Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 431 / Florida Short Route): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (AL 77): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Birmingham, 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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