Baton Rouge to Birmingham, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

333.1 miles 536.1 km · straight line
399.7 miles estimated 643.3 km · driving distance
8h 2min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Birmingham, Alabama?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Birmingham, Alabama is 333.1 miles (536.1 km) as the crow flies. Birmingham, Alabama is located NE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 399.7 miles, taking about 8h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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. 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Birmingham, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 2min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 38min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 38min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Birmingham, Alabama

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Explore more routes from Birmingham, Alabama

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients