Harrisonburg to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

606.6 miles 976.3 km · straight line
728 miles estimated 1171.6 km · driving distance
14h 39min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
236° SW bearing direction

How far is Harrisonburg from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Harrisonburg to Tuscaloosa is 606.6 miles (976.3 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located SW of Harrisonburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 728 miles, taking about 14h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Harrisonburg in Virginia 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 Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 39min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 35min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 3min $87–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Harrisonburg & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m 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 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients