Birmingham, Alabama to Sulphur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

447.4 miles 720 km · straight line
536.9 miles estimated 864 km · driving distance
10h 48min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Sulphur?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Sulphur is 447.4 miles (720 km) as the crow flies. Sulphur is located WSW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 536.9 miles, taking about 10h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Sulphur in Louisiana.

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. 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 Sulphur. 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 Sulphur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 48min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 58min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 16min $64–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Sulphur

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Sulphur
30.24°N, 93.38°W
America/Chicago
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients