Birmingham, Alabama to Huntsville, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

546.9 miles 880.2 km · straight line
656.3 miles estimated 1056.2 km · driving distance
13h 12min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Huntsville, Texas?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Huntsville, Texas is 546.9 miles (880.2 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Texas is located WSW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 656.3 miles, taking about 13h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Huntsville, Texas 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 Huntsville, Texas. 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 Huntsville, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 12min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 50min $53–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 10min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Huntsville, Texas

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Huntsville, Texas
30.72°N, 95.55°W
America/Chicago
113m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients