Origin
Heflin, AL
Late night in Heflin on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heflin, 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
1h 25m
Distance
75.1 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heflin, AL
Taryn Elliott
Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
Heflin, AL to Birmingham, AL is 75.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m via I 20, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a practical, highway-focused trip, making it a good option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points. With a short duration and minimal stops recommended, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 68.4 mi | 1h 14m |
| 1st Avenue North | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Almon Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Ross Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 64th Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 68.4 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heflin, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on US 78
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ross Street
2
Turn left onto AL 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Almon Street
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 20 West: Birmingham
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 20
68 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 20
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 130B
Toward 1st Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on 64th Street South
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
64th Street South
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto US 11
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
1st Avenue North
8
Turn right onto 24th Street North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
24th Street North
9
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Heflin, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.4 miles.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 74.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AL 9 / Almon Street
Turn left onto AL 9 / Almon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 West: Birmingham
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 20 West: Birmingham
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward 1st Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 130B
Toward 1st Avenue South
4
74.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
24th Street North
Turn right onto 24th Street North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.34 one way
$22.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.58 | $33.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.89 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Birmingham, AL
Late night in Birmingham on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 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
3 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 25m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey on major highways like I 20. You'll experience long stretches of consistent driving, including one uninterrupted segment of 68.4 miles on I 20. The route is predominantly a high-speed interstate experience, designed for efficient travel. Expect a consistent driving profile for the majority of the trip, with minimal deviations from the main highway.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.4 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and 1st Avenue North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near AL 9 / Almon Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Heflin, AL to Birmingham, AL is easy. At 1h 25m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (AL 9 / Almon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 20): 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.
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 Heflin, AL to Birmingham, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 1St Avenue South along the way.
1St Avenue South
70.6 mi in
|
~1h 18m
About the Cities
Starting in Heflin, AL
Full guide →Heflin is the county seat of Cleburne County. It is on Interstate 20, approximately half-way between Birmingham and Atlanta.
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 25m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.4 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.6 miles (AL 9 / Almon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Freedom Riders 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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