Birmingham, Alabama to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

657.2 miles 1057.7 km · straight line
788.6 miles estimated 1269.2 km · driving distance
15h 52min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Wichita?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Wichita is 657.2 miles (1057.7 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located WNW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 788.6 miles, taking about 15h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Wichita 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 52min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 2min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 38min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Wichita

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Wichita
37.69°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
402m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients