Fort Lauderdale to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

662.1 miles 1065.5 km · straight line
794.5 miles estimated 1278.6 km · driving distance
15h 59min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
319° NW bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Tuscaloosa is 662.1 miles (1065.5 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located NW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 794.5 miles, taking about 15h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 59min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 11min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 47min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients