Driving from Birmingham to Memphis
Memphis lies 349 km (217 mi) north-west of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 426 km (264 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Birmingham | Memphis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 196,357 | 633,104 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 35201–35298 | 37501–38197 |
Where to book car hire from Birmingham to Memphis
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Staying in Memphis
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis. Of the 309 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (170), and 3 are five-star. Across 153 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 89,486 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Memphis from Birmingham?
349 km (217 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Birmingham; by road roughly 426 km (264 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Memphis by car?
About 4 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Memphis?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Memphis?
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.