Cleveland, Ohio to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

657 miles 1057.3 km · straight line
788.4 miles estimated 1268.8 km · driving distance
15h 52min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Tuscaloosa is 657 miles (1057.3 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located SSW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 788.4 miles, taking about 15h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 52min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 2min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 38min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients