Birmingham to Knoxville by train
Knoxville lies 378 km (235 mi) north-east of Birmingham, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 7 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 461 km (287 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Birmingham | Knoxville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 196,357 | 190,740 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 277 m (909 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Birmingham, Birmingham Terminal Station, Union Station (Birmingham, Alabama) | L&N Station |
| Postal codes | 35201–35298 | 37901–37998 |
Clocks in Knoxville are 1 h ahead of Birmingham right now, so a 5 h 7 min journey lands 6 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Knoxville from Birmingham?
378 km (235 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Birmingham; by road roughly 461 km (287 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Knoxville by train?
About 5 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Knoxville?
Knoxville is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.