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Trip from Opp, 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

3h 40m

Distance

194.1 mi

312 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 28m ★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Opp, AL, AL

Opp, AL

Muhammad Nabeel

city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Birmingham, AL

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Trip Overview

This 174.1-mile journey from Opp, Alabama, to Birmingham, Alabama, is estimated to take around 2 hours and 54 minutes. It's a straightforward drive, making it perfectly suited for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $27, this route offers an economical way to travel between these two points within the Southeast region. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, so expect a more intimate connection with the towns you pass through rather than high-speed highway travel. You'll navigate through South Main Street, West Cummings Avenue, and River Falls Street as you make your way north.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

97.1 miles from Opp, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 145.2 mi 2h 38m
AL 55 17.9 mi 20m
US 84 12.7 mi 15m
Mobile Road 9.3 mi 11m
River Falls Street 3.8 mi 5m
West Cummings Avenue 3 mi 4m
3rd Avenue North 0.7 mi 1m
5th Avenue North 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 145.2 mi, about 2h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Opp, AL and Birmingham, AL.

1

Start on West Hart Avenue

80 ft · 8 sec · West Hart Avenue
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue
4

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · this road
5

Turn right onto US 84

13 mi · 15 min · US 84
6

Take the exit onto US 84

217 ft · 5 sec · US 84
7

Turn slight right onto US 84; AL 55

3.8 mi · 5 min · River Falls Street
8

Turn right onto AL 55

18 mi · 20 min · AL 55
9

Continue on US 31; AL 55

9.3 mi · 11 min · Mobile Road
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 65

145 mi · 2 hr 38 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 260B Toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
13

Turn right onto US 11; US 78

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto 19th Street North

0.1 mi · 17 sec · 19th Street North
15

Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

0.5 mi · 50 sec · 5th Avenue North
16

Turn right onto 24th Street North

46 ft · 1 sec · 24th Street North
17

Arrive at destination

24th Street North

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 54 minute estimated duration and 174.1-mile length, this drive is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for the frequent turns and potential local traffic delays. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey; however, it's wise to plan for brief breaks every couple of hours to stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $27 estimated cost is based on continuous travel; frequent stops in smaller towns might affect your average MPG. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route: familiarize yourself with your GPS or map application beforehand, as there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to easily reorient yourself if you miss a turn.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.1 miles from Opp, AL, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 43 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 97.1 miles or 1h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Birmingham, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Opp, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Opp, AL

This is one driving day of about 194.1 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Opp, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 145.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, AL

97 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

Andalusia, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.1 miles from Opp, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Birmingham, Alabama

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 174.1

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057773070

Visit website

Bluebird Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Andalusia, Alabama

1.5 mi

Johnny's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homewood, Alabama

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

June Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 174.1

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Grit and Grind Coffee Opp

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Opp, Alabama

0.1 mi

Cala Coffee Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

0.5 mi

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 136.8

Jemison, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12056885085

Visit website

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057773070

Visit website

Bluebird Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.4

Andalusia, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13349231698

Visit website

Logan's Roadhouse

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 99.5

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13342859900

Visit website

Hooters

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 161.7

Pelham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+12056829464

Visit website

Panda Express

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 161.7

Hoover, AL

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12054032879

Visit website

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+12057148066

Visit website

Johnny's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.1

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+12058022711

Visit website

June Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Grit and Grind Coffee Opp

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Opp, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13344930924

Visit website

Cala Coffee Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12056321040

Visit website

Prevail Union | BHM

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12056490947

Visit website

Daysol Coffee Lab

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Alicia's Coffee LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12055830926

Visit website

FILTER-Coffee Parlor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12052026422

Whammy Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 99.5

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 99.5

Prattville, Alabama

+13345512900

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 99.5

Prattville, Alabama

+13342902970

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 87

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 161.7

Pelham, Alabama

Visit website

PowerPump Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 87

Hope Hull, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18003083006

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 161.7

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 124.4

Clanton, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

McWane Science Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12057148300

Visit website

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12052542025

Visit website

Vulcan Park and Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12059331409

Visit website

Aldridge Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 161.7

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12057396558

Visit website

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12054143950

Visit website

Breakout Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 174.1

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 9:45 am–10:30 pm

+12052824798

Visit website

Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12057805656

Visit website

Birmingham Zoo

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 174.1

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12058790409

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 192.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
47.2 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
47.5 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
192.6 mi into trip | ~3h 37m 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
192.8 mi into trip | ~3h 38m 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

$29.31 one way

$58.63 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $32.18 $64.36
premium $4.56 $34.84 $69.68
diesel $5.61 $42.85 $85.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.2 0 $20.38 $9.32
Efficient EV 48.5 0 $16.98 $7.76
EV Truck/SUV 77.6 0 $27.17 $12.42

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Opp, AL

Morning in Opp on Sunday

Local time

9:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Birmingham, AL

Morning in Birmingham on Sunday

Local time

9:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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

3h 40m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be experiencing the landscape at a more relaxed pace, navigating through communities rather than bypassing them. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be engaging with the road more frequently, making it a more hands-on driving experience. This profile suggests a route that winds through towns and rural areas, offering a consistent engagement with local infrastructure throughout the entire 174.1 miles. Expect a driving experience that keeps you actively involved with the road conditions and local traffic.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.2 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 55. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

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 3h 40m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 3h 40m. Total distance: 194.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 145.2 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Birmingham, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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