Blacksburg to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

490 miles 788.5 km · straight line
587.9 miles estimated 946.2 km · driving distance
11h 50min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Blacksburg from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Blacksburg to Tuscaloosa is 490 miles (788.5 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Blacksburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 587.9 miles, taking about 11h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Blacksburg in Virginia 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 Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 50min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 12min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 15min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blacksburg & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Blacksburg
37.23°N, 80.41°W
America/New_York
633m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients