Abilene to Birmingham, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Abilene from Birmingham, Alabama?

The distance from Abilene to Birmingham, Alabama is 752.5 miles (1211.1 km) as the crow flies. Birmingham, Alabama is located E of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 903 miles, taking about 18h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Birmingham, Alabama. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.