Fort Worth to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

566.4 miles 911.6 km · straight line
617.6 miles actual route 994 km · driving distance
11h 12min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Fort Worth to Tuscaloosa is 566.4 miles (911.6 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located E of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 617.6 miles, taking about 11h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 12min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 26min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~14h 34min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM