Bentonville to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

435.4 miles 700.7 km · straight line
522.4 miles estimated 840.8 km · driving distance
10h 31min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Bentonville to Tuscaloosa is 435.4 miles (700.7 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ESE of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 522.4 miles, taking about 10h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas 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 Bentonville 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 Bentonville to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 31min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 37min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m 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 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients