Athens, Alabama to Birmingham, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Alabama from Birmingham, Alabama?

The distance from Athens, Alabama to Birmingham, Alabama is 89.1 miles (143.4 km) as the crow flies. Birmingham, Alabama is located S of Athens, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 111.4 miles, taking about 2h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Alabama 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.