Driving from Memphis to Birmingham
Birmingham lies 349 km (217 mi) south-east of Memphis, 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.
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| Memphis | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 633,104 | 196,357 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 37501–38197 | 35201–35298 |
Where to book car hire from Memphis to Birmingham
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Staying in Birmingham
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Memphis?
349 km (217 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Memphis; by road roughly 426 km (264 mi).
How long does it take to get from Memphis to Birmingham 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 Memphis and Birmingham?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
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.