Champaign to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Champaign from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Champaign to Tuscaloosa is 478.6 miles (770.3 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located S of Champaign. By car, the driving distance is approximately 574.4 miles, taking about 11h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Champaign in Illinois 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 Champaign 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.