Birmingham, Alabama to Bloomington, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

390.3 miles 628.1 km · straight line
468.3 miles estimated 753.7 km · driving distance
9h 25min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Bloomington, Indiana?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Bloomington, Indiana is 390.3 miles (628.1 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Indiana is located N of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 468.3 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Bloomington, Indiana. 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Bloomington, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 25min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 18min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 57min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Bloomington, Indiana

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients