Birmingham, Alabama to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Indianapolis?
The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Indianapolis is 433.2 miles (697.1 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located N of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 478.5 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Indianapolis in Indiana.
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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.
Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Indianapolis. 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.
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 144 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
- You could travel this distance about 57.5 times to circle the Earth's equator