Columbus, Ohio to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

530.7 miles 854.1 km · straight line
625.7 miles actual route 1006.9 km · driving distance
11h 42min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Tuscaloosa is 530.7 miles (854.1 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located SSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 625.7 miles, taking about 11h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 42min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 2min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~15h 13min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM