Birmingham, Alabama to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Kansas City?
The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Kansas City is 579.2 miles (932.2 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 686.2 miles, taking about 13h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Kansas City in Missouri.
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 Kansas City. 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 Kansas City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
- You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator