Birmingham, Alabama to Champaign: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Champaign?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Champaign is 462.6 miles (744.5 km) as the crow flies. Champaign is located N of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 555.1 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Champaign in Illinois.

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 Champaign. 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.