Birmingham, Alabama to Brownsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Brownsville?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Brownsville is 829.2 miles (1334.4 km) as the crow flies. Brownsville is located SW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 995 miles, taking about 20h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Brownsville in Texas.

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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Brownsville. 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.