Birmingham, Alabama to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

620.1 miles 998 km · straight line
744.2 miles estimated 1197.6 km · driving distance
14h 58min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Saint Joseph is 620.1 miles (998 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located NW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 744.2 miles, taking about 14h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 58min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 58min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 27min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients