Alexandria to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

313.6 miles 504.7 km · straight line
376.3 miles estimated 605.6 km · driving distance
7h 34min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Alexandria from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Alexandria to Tuscaloosa is 313.6 miles (504.7 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ENE of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.3 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alexandria and Tuscaloosa. 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.

How to Get from Alexandria to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 34min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 5min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 11min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alexandria & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Alexandria
31.31°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients