This 87.3-mile drive from Trinity, AL to Birmingham, AL is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-65, with a portion on Beltline Road and Point Mallard Parkway. The majority of the journey, 86%, is on highways, making it a quick and efficient trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it's an affordable option for a day trip within the Southeast region of Alabama. This route is straightforward, focusing on getting you from point A to point B without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.7 miles from Trinity, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
70.7 mi
1h 16m
Beltline Road
5 mi
8m
Point Mallard Parkway
4.2 mi
6m
Old Trinity Road
3.1 mi
6m
5th Avenue North
0.5 mi
<1m
19th Street North
0.3 mi
<1m
McEntire Lane Northwest
0.3 mi
<1m
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 70.7 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trinity, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on Lile Street
110 ft·11 sec·Lile Street
2
Turn left onto North Seneca Drive
261 ft·12 sec·North Seneca Drive
3
Turn sharp right onto Old Trinity Road
3.1 mi·6 min·Old Trinity Road
4
Turn right onto McEntire Lane Northwest
0.3 mi·27 sec·McEntire Lane Northwest
5
Turn left onto AL 24
162 ft·9 sec·Gordon Terry Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward SR 67Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
431 ft·12 sec
Toward SR 67 South
8
Turn straight onto AL 67
5.0 mi·8 min·Beltline Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on AL 67
4.2 mi·6 min·Point Mallard Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I-65 South: BirminghamUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 65
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·38 sec
Exit 265Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, FultondaleUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·37 sec
Toward I 22 West: MemphisUse the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·27 sec
Toward MontgomeryUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 65
3.6 mi·4 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 261AToward 17th Street North, DowntownUse the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi·22 sec·Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto 19th Street North
0.3 mi·34 sec·19th Street North
19
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
0.5 mi·50 sec·5th Avenue North
20
Turn right onto 24th Street North
46 ft·1 sec·24th Street North
21
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes for this 87.3-mile drive, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Consider leaving in the morning to avoid any potential afternoon traffic in Birmingham. With no specific stops recommended in the data, plan for one fuel stop if needed, as the longest stretch is over 70 miles. The estimated fuel cost is $13, so monitor your gauge. A practical tip is to check local traffic conditions before you merge onto I-65 from Point Mallard Parkway, as this transition can sometimes be busy.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.7 miles from Trinity, AL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.7 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.7 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
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 Trinity, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Trinity, AL
This is one driving day of about 87.3 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Trinity, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 70.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 85.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.4 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward SR 67
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 67
8
80.3 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
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 265
Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
7
80.8 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 22 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
7
81.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Montgomery
8
85.3 mi into trip|~1h 41m 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 straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 261A
Toward 17th Street North, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.18 one way
$26.37 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.47
$28.95
premium
$4.56
$15.67
$31.34
diesel
$5.61
$19.27
$38.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.2
0
$9.17
$4.19
Efficient EV
21.8
0
$7.64
$3.49
EV Truck/SUV
34.9
0
$12.22
$5.59
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Trinity, AL
Late night
in Trinity on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Birmingham, AL
Late night
in Birmingham on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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 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 45m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 87.3-mile trip, with 86% of the route utilizing interstates and parkways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 70.7 miles on I-65, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on main roads like I-65, you'll also navigate sections of Beltline Road and Point Mallard Parkway, which may offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the main highway. The profile suggests a predominantly fast-paced journey, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.7 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Beltline Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Trinity, AL and Birmingham, AL, road signs point toward Fultondale and Montgomery.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 87.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.7 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Birmingham, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
