Day trip from Columbus to Birmingham
Birmingham lies 206 km (128 mi) north-west of Columbus, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 206 km (128 mi) apart, Birmingham is a realistic day trip from Columbus: about 3 h 21 min each way by road.
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| Columbus | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 206,922 | 196,357 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 31901–31999 | 35201–35298 |
Clocks in Birmingham are 1 h behind Columbus right now, so a 3 h 21 min journey lands only 2 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Columbus?
206 km (128 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Columbus; by road roughly 252 km (156 mi).
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Birmingham by road?
About 3 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Columbus and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.