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

893 miles 1437.1 km · straight line
1071.6 miles estimated 1724.5 km · driving distance
21h 33min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Midland, Texas is 893 miles (1437.1 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located W of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1071.6 miles, taking about 21h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Midland, Texas 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 Midland, 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 Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 33min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 52min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~28h 1min $129–$375* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 298 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients