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

579.2 miles 932.2 km · straight line
686.2 miles actual route 1104.3 km · driving distance
13h 24min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 24min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 5min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 25min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM