Birmingham, Alabama to Bristol, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Bristol, Tennessee?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Bristol, Tennessee is 336.4 miles (541.4 km) as the crow flies. Bristol, Tennessee is located NE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403.7 miles, taking about 8h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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