Driving from East Chattanooga to Birmingham
Birmingham lies 223 km (139 mi) south-west of East Chattanooga, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 272 km (169 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| East Chattanooga | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 154,024 | 196,357 |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Birmingham are 1 h behind East Chattanooga right now, so a 3 h 2 min journey lands only 2 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from East Chattanooga to Birmingham
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Staying in Birmingham
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from East Chattanooga?
223 km (139 mi) in a straight line, south-west of East Chattanooga; by road roughly 272 km (169 mi).
How long does it take to get from East Chattanooga to Birmingham by car?
About 3 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between East Chattanooga and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
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 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.