Birmingham, Alabama to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Omaha?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Omaha is 732 miles (1178 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located NW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 869.2 miles, taking about 16h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Omaha in Nebraska.

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 Omaha. 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.