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

How far is Athens, Ohio from Birmingham, Alabama?

The distance from Athens, Ohio to Birmingham, Alabama is 478.8 miles (770.5 km) as the crow flies. Birmingham, Alabama is located SW of Athens, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 574.5 miles, taking about 11h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Ohio in Ohio and Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Ohio 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.