Johnson City to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

365.4 miles 588.1 km · straight line
438.5 miles estimated 705.7 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
236° SW bearing direction

How far is Johnson City from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Johnson City to Tuscaloosa is 365.4 miles (588.1 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located SW of Johnson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 438.5 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Johnson City in Tennessee 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 49min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 35min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 23min $53–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Johnson City & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m 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 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients