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

492.2 miles 792.1 km · straight line
571 miles actual route 919 km · driving distance
10h 43min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus, Ohio is 492.2 miles (792.1 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located NNE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 571 miles, taking about 10h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 43min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 52min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 11min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM