Huntsville, Texas to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

498.2 miles 801.8 km · straight line
597.9 miles estimated 962.2 km · driving distance
12h 2min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Texas from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Huntsville, Texas to Tuscaloosa is 498.2 miles (801.8 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ENE of Huntsville, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 597.9 miles, taking about 12h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Texas in Texas 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 Huntsville, Texas 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 Huntsville, Texas to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 2min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 26min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 39min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Texas & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Texas
30.72°N, 95.55°W
America/Chicago
113m 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 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients