Origin
Graysville, AL
Afternoon in Graysville on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graysville, 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
22m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
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.
Graysville, AL
Mark Stebnicki
Birmingham, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Graysville, AL to Birmingham, AL is 13.7 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Adamsville Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, making it a simple hop between two Southeast locations. It's a straightforward drive that offers a practical way to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Consider this route when you need to cover a small distance efficiently, likely as part of a larger journey or a quick local errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adamsville Parkway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Forestdale Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Bankhead Highway West | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 20 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Arkadelphia Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bankhead Highway Southwest | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adamsville Parkway
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graysville, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto 10th Avenue Southwest
365 ft
·
18 sec
·
10th Avenue Southwest
3
Turn left onto US 78; AL 5
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bankhead Highway Southwest
4
Continue on US 78; AL 5
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Adamsville Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 78; AL 5
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Forestdale Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 78; AL 5
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bankhead Highway West
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 78; AL 5
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Arkadelphia Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 78; AL 5
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Arkadelphia Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I-20 East, I-59 North: Downtown
10
Merge onto I 20; I 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 124D
Toward 17th Street North, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto 19th Street North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
19th Street North
14
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
5th Avenue North
15
Turn right onto 24th Street North
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
24th Street North
16
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 East, I-59 North: Downtown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-20 East, I-59 North: Downtown
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 20; I 59
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward 17th Street North, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 124D
Toward 17th Street North, Downtown
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
19th Street North
Turn right onto 19th 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.
Destination
Birmingham, AL
Afternoon in Birmingham on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
12 degrees cooler 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
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 features a mixed profile, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter Adamsville Parkway for the longest stretch, a 3.8-mile segment that sets the initial tone. As you progress, the route transitions through Forestdale Boulevard and then Bankhead Highway West, offering a varied driving experience. Expect a blend of faster-paced road sections and more localized streets, keeping the drive dynamic rather than monotonous. It’s not a long haul, so the changes in road type are noticeable but not overwhelming.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Adamsville Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.
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 13.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 10.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Graysville, AL and Birmingham, AL, road signs point toward 17Th Street North and Downtown.
17Th Street North
11.9 mi in
|
~18m
Downtown
11.9 mi in
|
~18m
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 (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Adamsville Parkway. 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 10.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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