This 149.9-mile drive from Brundidge, AL to Birmingham, AL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 58 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-65 and US-231, with a brief segment on I-85, making it a highway-focused journey. Given its efficiency, it’s a straightforward trip with a fuel cost estimated around $23. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a direct path between these two Alabama cities. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.9 miles from Brundidge, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
88.1 mi
1h 36m
US 231
52.5 mi
1h 5m
I 85
2.5 mi
3m
McGehee Road
1.5 mi
2m
Zelda Road
1.1 mi
2m
Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi
1m
3rd Avenue North
0.7 mi
1m
South A. Graham Boulevard
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 88.1 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brundidge, AL and Birmingham, AL.
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Start on AL 10
0.3 mi·25 sec·South A Graham Boulevard
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Continue on AL 10
0.6 mi·55 sec·South A. Graham Boulevard
3
Turn right onto US 231
0.5 mi·39 sec·US 231
Toward US 231 North, AL 10 West: Troy
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Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.4 mi·35 sec·US 231; AL 10
5
Continue on US 231; AL 10
5.1 mi·6 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the left lane.
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Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.1 mi·3 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the left lane.
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Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.5 mi·55 sec·US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.6 mi·1 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.7 mi·1 min·US 231; AL 10
10
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 231; AL 10
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Continue on US 231; AL 10
1.2 mi·1 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 231; AL 10
1.8 mi·2 min·US 231; AL 10
13
Continue on US 231
3.4 mi·3 min·US 231
14
Continue on US 231
36 mi·42 min·US 231
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi·2 min·McGehee Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Carter Hill Road
17
Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Zelda Road
18
Turn right onto Ann Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Ann Street
19
Turn left
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 3Toward Ann Street SouthUse the left lane.
20
Merge onto I 85
2.5 mi·3 min·I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
22
Merge onto I 65; US 82
88 mi·1 hr 36 min·I 65; US 82
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 260BToward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
24
Turn right onto US 11; US 78
0.7 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto 19th Street North
0.1 mi·17 sec·19th Street North
26
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
0.5 mi·50 sec·5th Avenue North
27
Turn right onto 24th Street North
46 ft·1 sec·24th Street North
28
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Trip Plan
This drive is well-suited for a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving Brundidge in the morning to arrive in Birmingham with ample time to settle in. With a total duration under three hours, you might only need one brief stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the longest stretch on I-65. Since it's a relatively short trip, you can easily adjust your schedule based on traffic or your own pace.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.9 miles from Brundidge, AL, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.9 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Birmingham, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brundidge, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brundidge, AL
This is one driving day of about 149.9 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Brundidge, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 88.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 60.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|US 231
Turn right onto US 231 toward US 231 North, AL 10 West: Troy
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 231 North, AL 10 West: Troy
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57.1 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Turn left toward Ann Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 3
Toward Ann Street South
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57.4 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
59.9 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-65 North: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
5
60.2 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|I 65; US 82
Merge onto I 65; US 82
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.64 one way
$45.28 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$24.85
$49.70
premium
$4.56
$26.91
$53.81
diesel
$5.61
$33.10
$66.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45
0
$15.74
$7.20
Efficient EV
37.5
0
$13.12
$6.00
EV Truck/SUV
60
0
$20.99
$9.59
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Brundidge, AL
Late night
in Brundidge on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Birmingham, AL
Late night
in Birmingham on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
2h 58m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 149.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 95% of the drive utilizing major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 88.1 miles on I-65, indicating extended periods of consistent speed. While the primary roads are interstates and US highways, the character is less about winding country lanes and more about efficient travel. This drive is built for covering ground, with the majority of your time spent on faster-paced routes.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.1 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 231. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 231.
Driving Effort6/10
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 149.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.9 miles (US 231): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Brundidge, AL to Birmingham, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Street South along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 149.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88.1 miles on I 65. 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 Birmingham, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 231): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Birmingham, AL before heading back.
