Birmingham, Alabama to Lancaster, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

487.1 miles 783.9 km · straight line
584.5 miles estimated 940.7 km · driving distance
11h 46min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Lancaster, Ohio?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Lancaster, Ohio is 487.1 miles (783.9 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Ohio is located NNE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 584.5 miles, taking about 11h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio.

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 Lancaster, Ohio. 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.

How to Get from Birmingham, Alabama to Lancaster, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 46min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 7min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 11min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Lancaster, Ohio

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients