Birmingham, Alabama to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1077.5 miles 1734 km · straight line
1292.9 miles estimated 2080.8 km · driving distance
26h 1min estimated drive time
$124 - $153 estimated fuel cost
~2h 40min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Parker?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Parker is 1077.5 miles (1734 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located WNW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1292.9 miles, taking about 26h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Parker in Colorado.

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 Parker. 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 Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 1min $124 - $153 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 13min $103–$194* Budget
Train ~33h 49min $155–$453* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Parker

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 359 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients