Atlanta to Birmingham: Directions to Our Ford Showroom

West metro Atlanta drivers sometimes look beyond their own market for the right truck or SUV. The drive to our Birmingham showroom is about 150 miles on I-20 West, and there's a bonus: you cross into Central Time at the state line, so you gain an hour on the way here.

• Distance~150 miles
• Drive Time2 hours 20 minutes
• Main RouteI-20 West
• Address500 Palisades Blvd

Map and Turn-by-Turn Directions

Your Route From Atlanta

I-20 West runs directly from Atlanta to Birmingham. In Birmingham, I-20 joins I-59 near downtown; follow signs to I-65 South and take Exit 255.

1. From downtown Atlanta or the Perimeter, take I-20 West past Six Flags, Douglasville, and Villa Rica.
2. Cross into Alabama near Tallapoosa and continue past Heflin, Oxford, and Pell City.
3. In Birmingham, follow signs to I-65 South and take Exit 255 for Lakeshore Parkway.

The Last Mile

Take Exit 255 and follow Lakeshore Parkway west, away from Samford University. Palisades Boulevard is a short drive ahead. Turn onto Palisades Blvd and look for our showroom at number 500.

Traffic tip: I-20 inside the Perimeter is heavy at rush hour. Leaving Atlanta before 7 a.m. or after 9:30 a.m. helps.

Time zone: Atlanta is on Eastern Time and Birmingham is on Central Time. Our hours are listed in Central Time.

Why Some Atlanta Buyers Make the Drive

For buyers hunting a specific F-150 trim, Bronco configuration, or Super Duty package, expanding the search radius can mean finding the right build sooner. Before making the trip, confirm the stock number with our team, ask about taxes and registration for Georgia residents, and schedule a time so the vehicle is ready.

Popular with Atlanta-area shoppers: F-150, Bronco, Super Duty, Expedition.

Zip Codes and Communities We Serve

We regularly help drivers from Douglasville, Mableton, Lithia Springs, Villa Rica, and Austell, along with the rest of Fulton, Cobb & Douglas Counties.

• 30303
• 30318
• 30126
• 30122
• 30134
• 30135
• 30180

Landmarks Along the Way

• Six Flags Over Georgia – the theme park visible from I-20 in Austell
• Arbor Place Mall – a major shopping center in Douglasville
• Georgia–Alabama state line – the point where you switch from Eastern to Central Time
• Talladega Superspeedway – visible near I-20 in Lincoln, Alabama

Before You Head Out

• Call ahead with a stock number so the vehicle is pulled up and ready.
• Value your trade online first to get a starting figure before you arrive.
• Start a finance application at home to save time at the desk.
• Bring your driver's license, proof of insurance, and your trade's title or payoff info.

Common Questions From Atlanta Drivers

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