Birmingham, Alabama to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

660.3 miles 1062.7 km · straight line
747.3 miles actual route 1202.7 km · driving distance
14h 6min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
355° N bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Milwaukee?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Milwaukee is 660.3 miles (1062.7 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located N of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 747.3 miles, taking about 14h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 6min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 55min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~18h 20min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM