Birmingham, Alabama to Canton, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

584.6 miles 940.8 km · straight line
701.5 miles estimated 1129 km · driving distance
14h 7min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Canton, Ohio?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Canton, Ohio is 584.6 miles (940.8 km) as the crow flies. Canton, Ohio is located NNE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 701.5 miles, taking about 14h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Canton, Ohio in Ohio.

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 Birmingham, Alabama and Canton, Ohio. 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 Canton, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 7min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 56min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 21min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Canton, Ohio

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Canton, Ohio
40.80°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
323m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients