Dallas, Texas to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

535.4 miles 861.7 km · straight line
586 miles actual route 943 km · driving distance
10h 34min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Tuscaloosa is 535.4 miles (861.7 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located E of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 586 miles, taking about 10h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 34min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 41min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~13h 44min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM