Origin
Oxford, AL
Morning in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, 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
1h 9m
Distance
60.4 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
This 60.4-mile drive from Oxford, AL to Birmingham, AL is a straightforward journey, easily completed in about 1 hour and 9 minutes. Designed for a single day trip, it's a quick hop within the Southeast region. The primary artery for this route is I-20, making up 90% of the drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this trip is budget-friendly. You won't need to plan for overnight stays; this is a convenient transit between two points in Alabama. The overall feel is that of efficient highway travel, connecting you directly to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 54.6 mi | 59m |
| 1st Avenue North | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Quintard Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Snow Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 64th Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 54.6 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on Snow Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Snow Street
2
Turn right onto AL 21
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Quintard Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 20 West: Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 20
55 mi
·
59 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Oxford, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 0.4 and 60.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 21 / Quintard Drive
Turn right onto AL 21 / Quintard Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 20 West: Birmingham
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
24th Street North
Turn right onto 24th Street North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.12 one way
$18.24 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
11:12 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
28 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
1h 9m 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 experience for most of this 60.4-mile trip. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on I-20, which accounts for 90% of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 54.6 miles on I-20, offering a consistent pace. This means the drive is largely about covering distance efficiently rather than exploring varied landscapes. Roads like 1st Avenue North and Quintard Drive will likely feature at the beginning and end, offering a brief transition from the interstate.
90% 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: 54.6 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 0.4 miles in near AL 21 / Quintard Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oxford, AL to Birmingham, AL is easy. At 1h 9m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (AL 21 / Quintard Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 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 Oxford, AL to Birmingham, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 1St Avenue South along the way.
1St Avenue South
55.9 mi in
|
~1h 2m
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 1h 9m. Total distance: 60.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on I 20. 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 0.4 miles (AL 21 / Quintard Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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