Arlington, Texas to Birmingham, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

598.5 miles 963.2 km · straight line
718.2 miles estimated 1155.8 km · driving distance
14h 27min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Birmingham, Alabama?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Birmingham, Alabama is 598.5 miles (963.2 km) as the crow flies. Birmingham, Alabama is located E of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 718.2 miles, taking about 14h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Birmingham, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 27min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 20min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 47min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Birmingham, Alabama

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients