Birmingham, Alabama to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

566.7 miles 912 km · straight line
667.3 miles actual route 1073.9 km · driving distance
12h 13min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 13min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 40min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~15h 53min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Houston

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM