Florence, Alabama to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

110 miles 177.1 km · straight line
137.6 miles estimated 221.4 km · driving distance
2h 46min estimated drive time
$13 - $16 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
177° S bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Tuscaloosa is 110 miles (177.1 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located S of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 137.6 miles, taking about 2h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Florence, Alabama 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 Florence, Alabama to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 46min $13 - $16 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 19min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 38min $17–$48* Comfort

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 37 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 226.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients