Birmingham, Alabama to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

295.2 miles 475 km · straight line
369 miles estimated 593.8 km · driving distance
7h 25min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Spartanburg?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Spartanburg is 295.2 miles (475 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located ENE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369 miles, taking about 7h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Spartanburg in South Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 25min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 54min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 3min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Spartanburg
34.95°N, 81.93°W
America/New_York
246m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients