Birmingham, Alabama to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Jefferson City?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Jefferson City is 460.3 miles (740.8 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located NW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 552.4 miles, taking about 11h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Jefferson City in Missouri.

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. 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 Jefferson City. 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.