Birmingham, Alabama to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Lakeland?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Lakeland is 475.7 miles (765.5 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located SE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 570.8 miles, taking about 11h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Lakeland in Florida.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Lakeland. 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.