Baytown to Birmingham, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

547.2 miles 880.6 km · straight line
656.6 miles estimated 1056.7 km · driving distance
13h 13min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Baytown from Birmingham, Alabama?

The distance from Baytown to Birmingham, Alabama is 547.2 miles (880.6 km) as the crow flies. Birmingham, Alabama is located ENE of Baytown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 656.6 miles, taking about 13h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Baytown 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 Baytown 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 Baytown to Birmingham, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 13min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 52min $53–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 11min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baytown & Birmingham, Alabama

Quick Facts

Baytown
29.74°N, 94.98°W
America/Chicago
8m 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 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients