Birmingham, Alabama to Cincinnati: Road Trip Guide & Distance

406.2 miles 653.7 km · straight line
487.4 miles estimated 784.4 km · driving distance
9h 48min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Cincinnati?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Cincinnati is 406.2 miles (653.7 km) as the crow flies. Cincinnati is located NNE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 487.4 miles, taking about 9h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Cincinnati in Ohio.

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 Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 48min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 46min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 19min $58–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Cincinnati

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients