Austin, Texas to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

631.1 miles 1015.7 km · straight line
724.7 miles actual route 1166.3 km · driving distance
13h 19min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Tuscaloosa is 631.1 miles (1015.7 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 724.7 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Tuscaloosa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 19min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 59min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~17h 19min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM