Birmingham, Alabama to Laredo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

861.9 miles 1387.1 km · straight line
1034.3 miles estimated 1664.5 km · driving distance
20h 48min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Laredo?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Laredo is 861.9 miles (1387.1 km) as the crow flies. Laredo is located WSW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1034.3 miles, taking about 20h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Laredo in Texas.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 48min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 58min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~27h 2min $124–$362* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Laredo

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Laredo
27.51°N, 99.51°W
America/Chicago
126m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients