Birmingham, Alabama to Hickory: Road Trip Guide & Distance

346 miles 556.9 km · straight line
415.3 miles estimated 668.3 km · driving distance
8h 21min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Hickory?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Hickory is 346 miles (556.9 km) as the crow flies. Hickory is located ENE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 415.3 miles, taking about 8h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Hickory in North Carolina.

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 Hickory. 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 Hickory

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 21min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 1min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 56min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Hickory

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients