Birmingham, Alabama to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

182.6 miles 293.8 km · straight line
192 miles actual route 309 km · driving distance
3h 31min estimated drive time
$18 - $23 estimated fuel cost
~52min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Nashville?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Nashville is 182.6 miles (293.8 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located N of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 192 miles, taking about 3h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 52min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Nashville 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 Nashville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 31min $18 - $23 Flexible stops
Fly ~52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 13min $15–$29* Budget
Train ~3h 20min $23–$67* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Nashville

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 61 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 136.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM