Birmingham, Alabama to Frankfort, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Frankfort, Kentucky?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Frankfort, Kentucky is 340.9 miles (548.6 km) as the crow flies. Frankfort, Kentucky is located NNE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 409 miles, taking about 8h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Frankfort, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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 Frankfort, Kentucky. 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.