Birmingham, Alabama to College Station: Road Trip Guide & Distance

592.5 miles 953.5 km · straight line
711 miles estimated 1144.2 km · driving distance
14h 18min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from College Station?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to College Station is 592.5 miles (953.5 km) as the crow flies. College Station is located WSW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 711 miles, taking about 14h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and College Station 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 18min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 10min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 35min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & College Station

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients