Origin
Enterprise, AL
Afternoon in Enterprise on Sunday
Local time
4:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enterprise, 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 19m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enterprise, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 63.9-mile drive from Enterprise to Birmingham, Alabama, is easily accomplished in about 1 hour and 19 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it’s an economical journey. You'll primarily be on Interstate 65, with some time on County Road 24 and 7th Street South as you reach your destination. Since it’s a short drive within the Southeast region of Alabama, there's no need to split it into multiple days; you can depart and arrive within the same day. This route offers a direct path to Birmingham.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 54 mi | 59m |
| County Road 24 | 5.5 mi | 13m |
| 7th Street South | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Avenue North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 54 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on County Road 24
5.5 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 24
2
Turn left onto US 31; AL 22
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
7th Street South
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge onto I 65
54 mi
·
59 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 260B
Toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
6
Turn right onto US 11; US 78
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto 19th Street North
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
19th Street North
8
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
5th Avenue North
9
Turn right onto 24th Street North
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
24th Street North
10
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Enterprise, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 63.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 31; AL 22 / 7th Street South
Turn left onto US 31; AL 22 / 7th Street South
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260B
Toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
5
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North
Turn right onto US 11; US 78 / 3rd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
5th Avenue North
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.65 one way
$19.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.59 | $21.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Birmingham on Sunday
Local time
4:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
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
1h 19m 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 drive for 84% of this journey. The bulk of your travel will be on Interstate 65, featuring a longest uninterrupted stretch of 54 miles. While the interstate provides efficient travel, be prepared for transitions as you move onto County Road 24 and then 7th Street South closer to Birmingham. This mix means you'll experience the ease of highway cruising for most of the trip, with the final segment requiring a bit more attention as you navigate local roads into the city.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and County Road 24. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near US 31; AL 22 / 7th Street South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (US 31; AL 22 / 7th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 19m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54 miles on I 65. 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 5.5 miles (US 31; AL 22 / 7th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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