Birmingham, United Kingdom to Madrid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

838.3 miles 1349.1 km · straight line
1104.1 miles actual route 1776.8 km · driving distance
23h 56min estimated drive time
£167 - £206 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Madrid?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Madrid is 838.3 miles (1349.1 km) as the crow flies. Madrid is located S of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1104.1 miles, taking about 23h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Madrid is in Spain.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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, United Kingdom and Madrid. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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, United Kingdom to Madrid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 56min £167 - £206 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 43min $88–$166* Budget
Train ~31h 7min $132–$386* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Madrid

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Madrid
40.42°N, 3.70°W
Europe/Madrid
667m elevation
Explore more routes from Madrid

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 279 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM