Birmingham, Alabama to Salina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Salina?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Salina is 705.3 miles (1135 km) as the crow flies. Salina is located NW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 846.3 miles, taking about 17h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Salina in Kansas.

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 Salina. 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.