Jacksonville, Florida to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

400.2 miles 644 km · straight line
469.9 miles actual route 756.2 km · driving distance
9h 23min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Tuscaloosa is 400.2 miles (644 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.9 miles, taking about 9h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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. 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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.

How to Get from Jacksonville, Florida to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 23min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 16min $38–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 55min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM