Amarillo to Birmingham, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

864.3 miles 1390.9 km · straight line
1037.1 miles estimated 1669.1 km · driving distance
20h 52min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Birmingham, Alabama?

The distance from Amarillo to Birmingham, Alabama is 864.3 miles (1390.9 km) as the crow flies. Birmingham, Alabama is located E of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1037.1 miles, taking about 20h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo 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 Amarillo 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.

How to Get from Amarillo to Birmingham, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 52min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 2min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~27h 8min $124–$363* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Birmingham, Alabama

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 288 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients