Birmingham, Alabama to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1093.6 miles 1759.9 km · straight line
1331.5 miles actual route 2142.9 km · driving distance
23h 5min estimated drive time
$128 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Denver?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Denver is 1093.6 miles (1759.9 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located WNW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1331.5 miles, taking about 23h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Denver in Colorado.

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 Denver. 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 Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 5min $128 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 42min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~30h 1min $160–$466* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Denver

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 365 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM