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

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Franklin, Tennessee is 166.2 miles (267.4 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located N of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 207.7 miles, taking about 4h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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