Gainesville, Florida to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Tuscaloosa is 394.9 miles (635.5 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located NW of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473.9 miles, taking about 9h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Gainesville, Florida 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.