Augusta, Georgia to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.4 miles 520.4 km · straight line
388 miles estimated 624.5 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Augusta, Georgia from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Augusta, Georgia to Tuscaloosa is 323.4 miles (520.4 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located W of Augusta, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Augusta, Georgia in Georgia 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 Augusta, Georgia 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 Augusta, Georgia to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Augusta, Georgia & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Augusta, Georgia
33.47°N, 81.97°W
America/New_York
43m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients