Birmingham, Alabama to Longview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

465.2 miles 748.6 km · straight line
558.2 miles estimated 898.3 km · driving distance
11h 14min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Longview, Texas is 465.2 miles (748.6 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located W of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 558.2 miles, taking about 11h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Longview, Texas in Texas.

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. 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 Longview, Texas. 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 Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 14min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 29min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 40min $67–$195* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Longview, Texas
32.50°N, 94.74°W
America/Chicago
113m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients