Birmingham, Alabama to Murfreesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

162.3 miles 261.2 km · straight line
202.9 miles estimated 326.5 km · driving distance
4h 5min estimated drive time
$20 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Murfreesboro?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Murfreesboro is 162.3 miles (261.2 km) as the crow flies. Murfreesboro is located N of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 202.9 miles, taking about 4h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro. 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.

How to Get from Birmingham, Alabama to Murfreesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 5min $20 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 54min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 53min $24–$71* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Murfreesboro

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Murfreesboro
35.85°N, 86.39°W
America/Chicago
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 54 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 153.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients