Concord, North Carolina to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

426.6 miles 686.6 km · straight line
511.9 miles estimated 823.9 km · driving distance
10h 18min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Concord, North Carolina from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Concord, North Carolina to Tuscaloosa is 426.6 miles (686.6 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Concord, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511.9 miles, taking about 10h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Concord, North Carolina 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 Concord, North Carolina 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 Concord, North Carolina to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 18min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 22min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 47min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Concord, North Carolina & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Concord, North Carolina
35.41°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
228m 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 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients