Birmingham, Alabama to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Houston?
The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston is 566.7 miles (912 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located WSW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 667.3 miles, taking about 12h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Houston 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Houston. 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 Houston
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
- You could travel this distance about 43.9 times to circle the Earth's equator