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

679.6 miles 1093.7 km · straight line
777 miles actual route 1250.4 km · driving distance
14h 16min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Birmingham, Alabama?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Birmingham, Alabama is 679.6 miles (1093.7 km) as the crow flies. Birmingham, Alabama is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 777 miles, taking about 14h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, Texas and Birmingham, Alabama. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Birmingham, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 16min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 7min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~18h 33min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Birmingham, Alabama

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM