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

512.9 miles 825.4 km · straight line
615.5 miles estimated 990.5 km · driving distance
12h 23min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Tuscaloosa is 512.9 miles (825.4 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 615.5 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 23min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 52min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 6min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients