Birmingham, Alabama to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2062.3 miles 3319 km · straight line
2563.9 miles actual route 4126.2 km · driving distance
44h 7min estimated drive time
$247 - $304 estimated fuel cost
~4h 39min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Portland, Oregon is 2062.3 miles (3319 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2563.9 miles, taking about 44h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 39min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

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 Portland, Oregon. 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 Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 44h 7min $247 - $304 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~52h 56min $205–$385* Budget
Train ~57h 21min $308–$897* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 687 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 172 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM