Origin
Grayson Valley, AL
Morning in Grayson Valley on Tuesday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grayson Valley, AL to Birmingham, 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
24m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grayson Valley, AL
Mark Stebnicki
Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
Grayson Valley, AL to Birmingham, AL is 14.9 miles and takes about 24 minutes via 1st Avenue North, Old Springville Road Northeast, and Springville Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and Alabama, making it a straightforward local journey. You'll primarily navigate local roads with a few highway segments mixed in. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a short hop between nearby communities without requiring extensive planning or an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue North | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Old Springville Road Northeast | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Springville Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 59 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Parkway East | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Chalkville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grayson Valley Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue North
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayson Valley, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on Grayson Valley Drive
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Grayson Valley Drive
2
Turn left onto CR 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chalkville Road
3
Turn left onto Old Springville Road Northeast
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Springville Road Northeast
4
Continue on Springville Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Springville Road
5
Turn left onto AL 75
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Parkway East
6
Continue on AL 75
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
Parkway East
7
Continue on AL 75
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Roebuck Parkway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
9
Merge onto I 59
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 59
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 132
Toward US 11: 1st Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
326 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 11
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
1st Avenue North
13
Turn right onto 24th Street North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
24th Street North
14
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 10 / Chalkville Road
Turn left onto CR 10 / Chalkville Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 59 South: Birmingham
Navigation decision point
Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
14.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
24th Street North
Turn right onto 24th Street North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
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.
Destination
Birmingham, AL
Morning in Birmingham on Tuesday
Local time
8:27 AM
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
24m 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 characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience than a highway cruise. With only 21% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on city streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.7 miles along 1st Avenue North. Expect a dynamic driving feel as you transition between different road types, requiring your attention throughout the approximately 24-minute journey.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 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 0.3 miles in near CR 10 / Chalkville Road.
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 24m drive. You will face about 6 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 (CR 10 / Chalkville Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 24m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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 0.3 miles (CR 10 / Chalkville Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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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