Bloomington, Indiana to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

415.6 miles 668.8 km · straight line
498.7 miles estimated 802.6 km · driving distance
10h 2min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
188° S bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Tuscaloosa is 415.6 miles (668.8 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located S of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 498.7 miles, taking about 10h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 2min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 2min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 32min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients