Birmingham, Alabama to Corpus Christi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

742.7 miles 1195.3 km · straight line
891.3 miles estimated 1434.4 km · driving distance
17h 56min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Corpus Christi?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Corpus Christi is 742.7 miles (1195.3 km) as the crow flies. Corpus Christi is located WSW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 891.3 miles, taking about 17h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Corpus Christi 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Corpus Christi. 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 Corpus Christi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 56min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 31min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 19min $107–$312* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Corpus Christi

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Corpus Christi
27.80°N, 97.40°W
America/Chicago
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients