Charlotte to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

408.7 miles 657.7 km · straight line
446.1 miles actual route 717.9 km · driving distance
8h 25min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Charlotte to Tuscaloosa is 408.7 miles (657.7 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 446.1 miles, taking about 8h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 25min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 6min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 0min $54–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM