Road trip from Champaign to Birmingham
All Category
Museums
Sights & Landmarks
Shopping
Nightlife
Fun & Games
Nature & Parks
Spas & Wellness
Show more (5+)
All Category
Museums
Sights & Landmarks
Shopping
Nightlife
Fun & Games
Nature & Parks
Spas & Wellness
Food & Drink
Classes & Workshops
Concerts & Shows
Water & Amusement Parks
Reset
Show less
ITINERARY
10h 15m564 miles33 stops
1
Hessel Park
2
The Virginia Theatre
3
Cowboy Monkey
4
Esquire Lounge
5
Pour Bros. Taproom
6
Centennial Park Champaign
7
State Farm Center
8
Krannert Art Museum
9
Mount Hope Cemetery
10
Boneyard Creek Trail
11
Willard Library
12
Evansville Brewhouse
13
Mo's House
14
Burdette Park
15
Amber Falls Winery Nashville
Amber Falls Winery Nashville is proud and excited to be the first and only winery at Opry Mills Mall! We are a satellite store for Amber Falls Winery & Cellars in Hampshire, TN. Our mission is to bring the same exceptional customer service and award-winning wine to Nashville! We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. Something new that we are excited about is selling our delicious WineTeaZers in growlers! Enjoy it anywhere and then bring your growler back for more! So swing by and taste some of our wine, sit and sip on a glass with friends and then take a few bottles home to enjoy!
16
Tennessee State Museum
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
17
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
This 19 acre park in the heart of Nashville serves as a monument to the bicentennial celebration of the State of Tennessee. This park offers plenty of opportunities to learn about the long history of Tennessee while having a great experience in a beautiful green space. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.
18
Springwater Supper Club and Lounge
19
Sips n Strokes
20
Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
Jackalope Brewing Company's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, small bites, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
21
Larry Keeton Theatre
22
Lane Motor Museum
Lane Motor Museum in Nashville features the largest European collection of cars and motorcycles in the United States. Admission for adults aged 18-64 is $15; Admission for Youths aged 6-17 is $3; Admission for seniors 65+ is $10; Children under 5 are always free. There is plenty of FREE parking.
23
Athenian Luxe Spa & Bar
24
Earlyworks Museum Complex
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
25
Huntsville Botanical Garden
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
26
Topgolf
Topgolf features fun and competitive golf games, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and amazing music. There's no fee to come in and enjoy our restaurant, bar & rooftop terrace. For the game, each player pays a one-time fee of $5 and bay costs starting at $25/hr.
27
sojourns
Far trade store specializing in a unique variety of beautiful, hand crafted items, including journals, cards, jewelry, scarves, baskets, home decor, toys and games and much more from 59 countries. Fair trade means no sweat shop labor, child labor or forced labor. Artisans work in humane conditions and are paid fair and living wages. we provide hop and dignity to the world's poorest artisans.
28
McWane Science Center
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
29
Lou's Pub and Package
30
Birmingham Rage Room
31
ZYDECO
32
Alabama Booksmith
33
Statue of Liberty Replica
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
Customize this Trip
OVERVIEW
Champaign to Birmingham
1
Start:Hessel Park
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(47) review
1401 Grandview Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6826
2
Start:The Virginia Theatre
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(64) review
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3928
3
Start:Cowboy Monkey
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(7) review
6 E Taylor St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4025
4
Start:Esquire Lounge
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(37) review
106 N Walnut St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4010
5
Start:Pour Bros. Taproom
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(6) review
40 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4021
6
Start:Centennial Park Champaign
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(9) review
Kirby St Crescent Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
7
Start:State Farm Center
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(77) review
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6950
8
Start:Krannert Art Museum
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(54) review
500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6913
9
Start:Mount Hope Cemetery
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(5) review
611 E Pennsylvania Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6940
10
Start:Boneyard Creek Trail
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(8) review
Champaign Park, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
11
Start:Willard Library
Evansville, Indiana·
4.5
(97) review
21 N 1st Ave, Evansville, IN 47710-1294
12
Start:Evansville Brewhouse
Evansville, Indiana·
4.5
(9) review
56 Adams Ave, Evansville, IN 47713-1310
13
Start:Mo's House
Evansville, Indiana·
4.5
(9) review
1114 Parrett St, Evansville, IN 47713-1344
14
Start:Burdette Park
Evansville, Indiana·
4.0
(95) review
5301 Nurrenbern Rd, Evansville, IN 47712-9368
15
Start:Amber Falls Winery Nashville
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
Amber Falls Winery Nashville is proud and excited to be the first and only winery at Opry Mills Mall! We are a satellite store for Amber Falls Winery & Cellars in Hampshire, TN. Our mission is to bring the same exceptional customer service and award-winning wine to Nashville! We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. Something new that we are excited about is selling our delicious WineTeaZers in growlers! Enjoy it anywhere and then bring your growler back for more! So swing by and taste some of our wine, sit and sip on a glass with friends and then take a few bottles home to enjoy!
16
Start:Tennessee State Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(997) review
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
17
Start:Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(969) review
This 19 acre park in the heart of Nashville serves as a monument to the bicentennial celebration of the State of Tennessee. This park offers plenty of opportunities to learn about the long history of Tennessee while having a great experience in a beautiful green space. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.
18
Start:Springwater Supper Club and Lounge
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
115 27th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203-1410
19
Start:Sips n Strokes
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
5.0
(9) review
1112 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203-4189
20
Start:Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
Jackalope Brewing Company's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, small bites, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
21
Start:Larry Keeton Theatre
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
108 Donelson Pike At the Fifty Forward Center, Nashville, TN 37214-2902
22
Start:Lane Motor Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(971) review
Lane Motor Museum in Nashville features the largest European collection of cars and motorcycles in the United States. Admission for adults aged 18-64 is $15; Admission for Youths aged 6-17 is $3; Admission for seniors 65+ is $10; Children under 5 are always free. There is plenty of FREE parking.
23
Start:Athenian Luxe Spa & Bar
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
15537 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37211-6224
24
Start:Earlyworks Museum Complex
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.0
(92) review
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
25
Start:Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(912) review
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
26
Start:Topgolf
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(80) review
Topgolf features fun and competitive golf games, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and amazing music. There's no fee to come in and enjoy our restaurant, bar & rooftop terrace. For the game, each player pays a one-time fee of $5 and bay costs starting at $25/hr.
27
Start:sojourns
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
Far trade store specializing in a unique variety of beautiful, hand crafted items, including journals, cards, jewelry, scarves, baskets, home decor, toys and games and much more from 59 countries. Fair trade means no sweat shop labor, child labor or forced labor. Artisans work in humane conditions and are paid fair and living wages. we provide hop and dignity to the world's poorest artisans.
28
Start:McWane Science Center
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.5
(963) review
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
29
Start:Lou's Pub and Package
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
726 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2810
30
Start:Birmingham Rage Room
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
2617 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2605
31
Start:ZYDECO
Birmingham, Alabama·
2.5
(9) review
2001 15th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-3811
32
Start:Alabama Booksmith
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
2626 19th Pl S, Birmingham, AL 35209-1918
33
Start:Statue of Liberty Replica
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(97) review
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
CHECKLIST
GPS device or app
Download Offline Map
Car charger and portable battery
Water bottles and snacks
Travel pillow and blanket
Sunglasses and sunscreen
First-aid kit
Trash bags
Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
Driver’s license and vehicle registration
Cash and cards
Camera or smartphone
Unlock Effortless Travel Planning
Create your dream trip in minutes by this prompt. Try now!
EXPLORE MORE
Discover Exciting Road Trip Inspirations
Champaign to Leesburg
1,022 miles
18h 42m
33 stops
Sights & LandmarksWater & Amusement ParksOutdoor ActivitiesConcerts & ShowsFun & Games
Champaign to Lakewood
1,006 miles
17h 49m
16 stops
Fun & GamesWater & Amusement ParksMuseumsNightlifeOutdoor Activities
Champaign to Kansas City
393 miles
7h 23m
20 stops
Outdoor ActivitiesFun & GamesMuseumsNightlifeNature & Parks
Champaign to Fredericksburg
714 miles
13h 58m
30 stops
Fun & GamesNature & ParksSights & LandmarksNightlifeFood & Drink
Champaign to Sunnyvale
2,161 miles
37h 35m
28 stops
Sights & LandmarksNature & ParksWater & Amusement ParksMuseumsFun & Games
Champaign to Macon
702 miles
12h 55m
28 stops
NightlifeNature & ParksMuseumsShoppingSights & Landmarks
EXPLORE OTHER
Check Out Different Road Trip Options
New York to Boston
213 miles
4h 38m
16 stops
Fun & GamesConcerts & ShowsNightlifeNature & ParksSights & Landmarks
Cape Coral to Hayward
2,933 miles
52h 40m
47 stops
ToursNightlifeSights & LandmarksNature & ParksShopping
Minneapolis to Santa Barbara
1,979 miles
35h 7m
29 stops
ToursFun & GamesSights & LandmarksShoppingNature & Parks
Boston to Reno
2,897 miles
50h 59m
36 stops
Outdoor ActivitiesNature & ParksMuseumsSights & LandmarksFood & Drink
New York to Boston
213 miles
4h 38m
16 stops
Fun & GamesConcerts & ShowsNightlifeNature & ParksSights & Landmarks
New York to Los Angeles
2,810 miles
50h 28m
48 stops
Nature & ParksFun & GamesConcerts & ShowsSpas & WellnessMuseums
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Champaign and Birmingham?
The distance is 564 miles
What's the travel time between Champaign and Birmingham?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 10h 15m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Champaign and Birmingham?
Some popular stops include
Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Birmingham?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Birmingham
What’s the weather like in Birmingham?
The weather in Birmingham is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
Weather in Birmingham in January
Weather in Birmingham in February
Weather in Birmingham in March
Weather in Birmingham in April
Weather in Birmingham in May
Weather in Birmingham in June
Weather in Birmingham in July
Weather in Birmingham in August
Weather in Birmingham in September
Weather in Birmingham in October
Weather in Birmingham in November
Weather in Birmingham in December
Interested in a detailed plan for your time in Birmingham?
Plan your dream Birmingham trip with our daily itineraries featuring must-see attractions! See them here!
A 1-day itinerary in Birmingham
A 2-day itinerary in Birmingham
A 3-day itinerary in Birmingham
A 4-day itinerary in Birmingham
A 5-day itinerary in Birmingham
A 6-day itinerary in Birmingham
Where else can I travel to if I'm starting my trip in Champaign?
We have a lot of great trip options for Champaign! See the links below for all the itineraries we created for you