Birmingham, Alabama to Charleston, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Charleston, West Virginia?
The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Charleston, West Virginia is 441.4 miles (710.4 km) as the crow flies. Charleston, West Virginia is located NE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 529.7 miles, taking about 10h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia.
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 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 Charleston, West Virginia. 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 Charleston, West Virginia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
- You could travel this distance about 56.4 times to circle the Earth's equator