Birmingham, Alabama to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

332.1 miles 534.5 km · straight line
365.4 miles actual route 588 km · driving distance
6h 42min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
10° N bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Louisville?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Louisville is 332.1 miles (534.5 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located N of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.4 miles, taking about 6h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Louisville 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Louisville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 42min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 2min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 22min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Louisville

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM