Greenville, South Carolina to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.3 miles 510.6 km · straight line
380.7 miles estimated 612.7 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Greenville, South Carolina from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Greenville, South Carolina to Tuscaloosa is 317.3 miles (510.6 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Greenville, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.7 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Greenville, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Greenville, South 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 Greenville, South Carolina to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greenville, South Carolina & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Greenville, South Carolina
34.85°N, 82.39°W
America/New_York
296m 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 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients