Anderson, South Carolina to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296 miles 476.4 km · straight line
370 miles estimated 595.5 km · driving distance
7h 27min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Anderson, South Carolina from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Anderson, South Carolina to Tuscaloosa is 296 miles (476.4 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Anderson, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Anderson, South Carolina in South Carolina 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Anderson, South Carolina 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 Anderson, South Carolina to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 27min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 56min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 5min $44–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Anderson, South Carolina & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Anderson, South Carolina
34.50°N, 82.65°W
America/New_York
240m 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 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients