El Paso to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1105.5 miles 1779.1 km · straight line
1221.6 miles actual route 1966 km · driving distance
21h 8min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from El Paso to Tuscaloosa is 1105.5 miles (1779.1 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located E of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1221.6 miles, taking about 21h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso 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 El Paso to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 8min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 22min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~27h 28min $147–$428* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 369 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM