Houston to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Houston from Tuscaloosa?
The distance from Houston to Tuscaloosa is 517.5 miles (832.9 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ENE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 615 miles, taking about 11h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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. 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 Houston and Tuscaloosa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 173 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.1 times to circle the Earth's equator