Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Detroit?
The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit is 642.1 miles (1033.3 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located NNE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 721.8 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Detroit in Michigan.
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. 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 Detroit. 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 Detroit
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator