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Trip from Chalkville, AL to Birmingham, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

13.7 mi

22 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Chalkville, AL, AL

Chalkville, AL

Tara Winstead

city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Birmingham, AL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Chalkville to Birmingham, you are looking at a brief 13.7-mile journey that typically takes about 22 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via 1st Avenue North, Old Springville Road Northeast, and Springville Road. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical way to move between these two Southeast locations. Whether you are commuting or heading into the city for an errand, this straightforward route offers a simple transition between the two Alabama communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
1st Avenue North 5.7 mi 8m
Old Springville Road Northeast 2.5 mi 4m
Springville Road 1.6 mi 2m
I 59 1.6 mi 1m
Parkway East 1.4 mi 2m
24th Street North 0.3 mi <1m
Roebuck Parkway 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 1st Avenue North — 5.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chalkville, AL and Birmingham, AL.

1

Start on Old Springville Road Northeast

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Springville Road Northeast
2

Continue on Springville Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Springville Road
3

Turn left onto AL 75

1.4 mi · 2 min · Parkway East
4

Continue on AL 75

226 ft · 5 sec · Parkway East
5

Continue on AL 75

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Roebuck Parkway
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
7

Merge onto I 59

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 59
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 132 Toward US 11: 1st Avenue North Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

326 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 11

5.7 mi · 8 min · 1st Avenue North
11

Turn right onto 24th Street North

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 24th Street North
12

Arrive at destination

24th Street North

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 59 South: Birmingham

Navigation decision point

Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
3
6 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 59

Merge onto I 59

Merge point - match speed before joining

7
7.6 mi into trip | ~12m 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
7.7 mi into trip | ~12m 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
4
13.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | 24th Street North

Turn right onto 24th Street North

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.07 one way

$4.14 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $2.27 $4.54
premium $4.56 $2.46 $4.92
diesel $5.61 $3.02 $6.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
EV Truck/SUV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Chalkville, AL

Late night in Chalkville on Tuesday

Local time

4:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 10:57AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 10:52AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Destination

Birmingham, AL

Late night in Birmingham on Tuesday

Local time

4:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 10:57AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 10:52AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

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

1 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

22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Only 23% of this route involves highway travel, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on 1st Avenue North, spanning 5.7 miles before the road profile shifts. The transition from the residential feel of Chalkville into the urban environment of Birmingham keeps the drive engaging. Because the route relies on local infrastructure, you should be prepared for frequent maneuvering through the various turns that define this short trip.

Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on 1st Avenue North.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.

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 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

878 ft 605 ft

Total Climb

52 ft

Total Descent

321 ft

Highest Point

878 ft

Elevation Range

273 ft

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 22m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on 1st Avenue North. 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 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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