Origin
Indian Springs Village, AL
Morning in Indian Springs Village on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indian Springs Village, 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
23m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indian Springs Village, AL
Mary Rose Relente
Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
This short 17-mile drive from Indian Springs Village to Birmingham, Alabama, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking only about 23 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's an economical option for getting between these two Southeast locations. The journey primarily utilizes major roads like I-65 and Cahaba Valley Road, making it a straightforward commute. Given its brief duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. This route is ideal for those seeking a quick and efficient transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Cahaba Valley Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cahaba Oaks Trail | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chahaba Oaks Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 13.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Springs Village, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on Chahaba Oaks Lane
281 ft
·
15 sec
·
Chahaba Oaks Lane
2
Turn left onto Cahaba Oaks Trail
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Cahaba Oaks Trail
3
Turn right onto AL 119
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cahaba Valley Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 260B
Toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
7
Turn right onto US 11; US 78
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto 19th Street North
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
19th Street North
9
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
5th Avenue North
10
Turn right onto 24th Street North
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
24th Street North
11
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cahaba Oaks Trail
Turn left onto Cahaba Oaks Trail
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AL 119 / Cahaba Valley Road
Turn right onto AL 119 / Cahaba Valley Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
15.6 mi into trip
|
~20m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
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
29 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
23m 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 this trip, with 77% of the route being on major highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 13.2 miles along I-65, offering a consistent pace. The journey progresses from what is likely a more suburban feel in Indian Springs Village onto the faster-paced I-65 before potentially transitioning to local roads like 3rd Avenue North as you approach Birmingham. While not a particularly winding or technically challenging drive, the highway segments ensure you’ll cover ground quickly.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Cahaba Valley Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cahaba Oaks Trail.
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 23m 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 0.1 miles (Cahaba Oaks Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AL 119 / Cahaba Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
888 ft
463 ft
Total Climb
550 ft
Total Descent
445 ft
Highest Point
888 ft
~9.7 mi in
Elevation Range
424 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 23m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 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 0.1 miles (Cahaba Oaks Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AL 119 / Cahaba Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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