Henderson, Kentucky to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

319.6 miles 514.4 km · straight line
383.6 miles estimated 617.3 km · driving distance
7h 43min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
180° S bearing direction

How far is Henderson, Kentucky from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Henderson, Kentucky to Tuscaloosa is 319.6 miles (514.4 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located S of Henderson, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.6 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Henderson, Kentucky in Kentucky 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Henderson, Kentucky 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 Henderson, Kentucky to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 43min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 16min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 20min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Henderson, Kentucky & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Henderson, Kentucky
37.84°N, 87.59°W
America/Chicago
124m 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 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients