Hot Springs to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327.2 miles 526.5 km · straight line
392.6 miles estimated 631.8 km · driving distance
7h 54min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Hot Springs to Tuscaloosa is 327.2 miles (526.5 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ESE of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 392.6 miles, taking about 7h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas 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. 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 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 54min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 29min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 30min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients