Kansas City to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Tuscaloosa?
The distance from Kansas City to Tuscaloosa is 564 miles (907.7 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located SE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 678 miles, taking about 13h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Tuscaloosa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 188 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.2 times to circle the Earth's equator