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

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Shelbyville, Tennessee?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Shelbyville, Tennessee is 137 miles (220.5 km) as the crow flies. Shelbyville, Tennessee is located N of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 171.2 miles, taking about 3h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville, 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.