Birmingham, Alabama to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Lexington, Kentucky?
The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Lexington, Kentucky is 337.8 miles (543.6 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NNE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 405.3 miles, taking about 8h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.
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 Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Lexington, Kentucky
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
- You could travel this distance about 73.7 times to circle the Earth's equator