Amarillo to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Amarillo from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Amarillo to Tuscaloosa is 825.9 miles (1329.1 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located E of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 991 miles, taking about 19h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo 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.